The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 238,800
Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 74,900
 Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 238,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,900

ⓘ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 65 AMG long is 6.2 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
59.1
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
75.4
83.9
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
75.4 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
59.1 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
124.6
208.4
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.8
202.2
208.4 in
Length
202.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4960 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5666 lb
Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
739 lb
14.9 %
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
M 279.980
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
621 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
738 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
7.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
7.99 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
17 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
12 mpg
city
29 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
350 mi
Range
874 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
350 mi
874 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
269.1 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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
269.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
555 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data