The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 141,400

€ 81,700

€ 141,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 63 AMG long is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 10.6 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
58
73.7
83.5
68.5
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58 in
Height
68.5 in
124.6
206.4
122.9
207.4
206.4 in
Length
207.4 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4332 lb
5765 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.1 %

General
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Audi A8 L 3.0 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 L 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
M 156.984
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
518 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
465 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
9 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
16 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
10 mpg
city
30 mpg
23 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
375 mi
Range
861 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
375 mi
861 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 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).
133.7 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
282.3 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
571 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data