The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 138,400
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 63 AMG
€ 74,900
 Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 138,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,900

ⓘ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 is 0.9 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
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 SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
119.5
201.3
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.8
202.2
201.3 in
Length
202.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 63 AMG
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5666 lb
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.49 %
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 63 AMG
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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
518 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
465 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

Mercedes S 63 AMG
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
8.81 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 63 AMG
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
16 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
11 mpg
city
29 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
874 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
388 mi
874 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
272.8 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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
272.8 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
554 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 63 AMG
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data