The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)

€ 140,000
Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) Audi S8
€ 236,200
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 140,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 236,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi S8 is 4.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
Audi S8
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
58
Blueprint Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
76.6
83.9
59
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
75.4
83.9
76.6 in
Width
75.4 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
118
203.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
124.6
208.1
203.9 in
Length
208.1 in
118 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S8
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
5082 lb
Curb Weight
4960 lb
6250 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6063 lb
Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.38 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)

General

Audi S8
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
D5 (4N)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S8
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Code
M 279.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
563 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi S8
563 hp
621 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Audi S8
590 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Performance

Audi S8
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

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9.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
Audi S8
9.03 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S8
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi S8
21 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
15 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
451 mi
Range
418 mi
Audi S8
451 mi
418 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Environmental Impact
214 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
225.5 kWh
Audi S8
214 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
423 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S8
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data