The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
€ 238,800

€ 100,200

€ 238,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,200
ⓘ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 4.0 TFSI cod.
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
59.1
75.4
83.9
68.5
76.7
83.1
75.4 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
59.1 in
Height
68.5 in
124.6
208.4
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 4.0 TFSI cod
4960 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
10.22 %

General
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 4.0 TFSI cod
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
M 279.980
Engine Code
CEUA

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
621 hp
414 hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
738 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Performance
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
7.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.76 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
7.99 lb/hp
10.76 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
17 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
12 mpg
city
18 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
350 mi
Range
588 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
350 mi
588 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
179.9 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
269.1 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
555 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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