The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)

€ 152,700
Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13) Mercedes S 63 AMG long
€ 79,100
 Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 152,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,100

ⓘ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 4.3 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
124.6
206.4
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
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 3.0 TFSI
4784 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5556 lb
Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
12.21 %
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)

General

Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 3.0 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.980
Engine Code
CGWD, CREA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
537 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
537 hp
306 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
590 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG long

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
8.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
8.91 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
22 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
533 mi
Range
653 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
533 mi
653 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
147.7 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
198.9 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data