The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 145,100

€ 145,800

€ 145,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 145,800
ⓘ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 6 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod.
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.9
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
119.5
201.3
122.9
207.3
201.3 in
Length
207.3 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5897 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.39 %

General
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 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 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.980
Engine Code
CEJA, CTNA

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
6.3 L / 308 cu in
537 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
537 hp
493 hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
590 lb‑ft
461 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Performance
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
▶ REPLAY
8.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.61 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
8.7 lb/hp
9.61 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
22 mpg
21 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
16 mpg
city
15 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
533 mi
Range
463 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
533 mi
463 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
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).
208.4 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
198.9 kWh
208.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data