The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 138,400
€ 89,900
€ 138,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 63 AMG is 15.2 cm shorter, 7.8 cm narrower and 1.4 cm taller than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
1485
1871
2120
1471
1949
2111
1871 mm
Width
1949 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1485 mm
Height
1471 mm
3035
5113
3122
5265
5113 mm
Length
5265 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
2070 kg
Kerb Weight
2010 kg
2610 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2585 kg
Weight Difference:
60 kg
2.9 %
General
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
M 156.984
Engine Code
CTBD

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6208 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
518 bhp
at 6800 rpm
Power
258 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
518 bhp
258 bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
630 NM
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
630 NM
580 NM
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.79 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4 kg/bhp
7.79 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
20 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
13 mpg
city
38 mpg
29 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
388 mi
Range
879 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
388 mi
879 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
272.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
540 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
520 L











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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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