The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 141,400
€ 102,300
€ 141,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,300
ⓘ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 Mercedes S 63 AMG long is 4.3 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A8 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
58
73.7
83.5
57.5
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58 in
Height
57.5 in
124.6
206.4
117.8
202.2
206.4 in
Length
202.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
5765 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5964 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
M 156.984
Engine Code
CTEC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
518 hp
380 hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
465 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.27 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
9 lb/hp
12.27 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
16 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
10 mpg
city
25 mpg
23 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
375 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
375 mi
777 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
282.3 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).
148.1 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
282.3 kWh
148.1 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
571 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
