The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17) vs. Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 152,500

€ 104,400

€ 152,500
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 a little. The Mercedes S 63 AMG is 0.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod.
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
59
75.4
83.9
57.5
76.7
83.1
75.4 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
59 in
Height
57.5 in
119.5
201.4
117.8
202.2
201.4 in
Length
202.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.39 %

General
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
W222/X222
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 with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.985
Engine Code
CTGA

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
577 hp
429 hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
664 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
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
7.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.05 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
7.81 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
23 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
23 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
431 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
431 mi
572 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
191.4 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
191.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
381 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
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data