The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG long 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 155,800

€ 108,200

€ 155,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 63 AMG long is 0.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
59
75.4
83.9
57.9
76.7
83.1
75.4 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
59 in
Height
57.9 in
124.6
208.1
122.9
207.3
208.1 in
Length
207.3 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
6008 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5997 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.6 %

General
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.985
Engine Code
CTEC

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
577 hp
380 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
664 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
7.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
7.91 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
23 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
17 mpg
city
25 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
423 mi
Range
766 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
423 mi
766 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
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).
150.2 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
195.2 kWh
150.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data