The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 145,100

€ 97,700

€ 145,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 63 AMG is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 10.1 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
58.5
73.7
83.5
68.5
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
68.5 in
119.5
201.3
122.9
207.4
201.3 in
Length
207.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
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 L 4.2 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.980
Engine Code
CDSB

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
537 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
537 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
590 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.51 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
8.7 lb/hp
13.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
22 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
16 mpg
city
25 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
533 mi
Range
746 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
533 mi
746 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
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).
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).
154.3 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
198.9 kWh
154.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data