The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
€ 146,000

€ 91,100

€ 146,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 63 AMG long is 4.2 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 4.2 FSI.
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
58.5
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
58.5 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 FSI
4718 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5567 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
10.75 %

General
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 FSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
M 156.984
Engine Code
CDRA

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
518 hp
366 hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
465 lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A8 4.2 FSI
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9.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.51 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
9.11 lb/hp
11.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
16 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
11 mpg
city
18 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
386 mi
Range
588 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
386 mi
588 mi
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
274.7 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).
179.9 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
274.7 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
558 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data