The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
€ 238,800
![Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_63_AMG_W222.png)
€ 79,100
![Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Audi_A8_D4.webp)
€ 238,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,100
ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
59.1
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
59.1 in
Height
57.5 in
124.6
208.4
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 TFSI
4960 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
![Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_63_AMG_W222.png)
Weight Difference:
761 lb
15.34 %
![Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_A8_D4.png)
General
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
M 279.980
Engine Code
CGWD, CREA
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4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
621 hp
306 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
738 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes S 65 AMG long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
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Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
7.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
7.99 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
17 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
12 mpg
city
22 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
350 mi
Range
653 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
350 mi
653 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
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).
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).
147.7 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
269.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
555 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data