The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 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
€ 82,600
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 238,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 9.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
59.1
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
75.4
83.9
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 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
68.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
124.6
208.4
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
208.4 in
Length
207.4 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4960 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
10.89 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 L 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 L 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 L 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 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

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

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
17 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 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
861 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
350 mi
861 mi
Audi A8 L 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).
133.7 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
269.1 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
555 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data