The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 138,400

€ 104,400

€ 138,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,400
ⓘ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 4.0 TFSI cod.
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
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
119.5
201.3
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 4.0 TFSI cod
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.57 %

General
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
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
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
M 156.984
Engine Code
CTGA

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
518 hp
429 hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
465 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Performance
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.05 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
8.81 lb/hp
10.05 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
16 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
11 mpg
city
19 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
388 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
388 mi
572 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
272.8 kWh
168.7 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
554 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data