The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 219,000
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 102,300
 Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 219,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 65 AMG long is 10.8 cm longer, 7.8 cm narrower and 1.3 cm taller than the Audi A8 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
1473
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)
1871
2120
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
1949
2111
1871 mm
Width
1949 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1473 mm
Height
1460 mm
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)
3165
5243
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
2992
5135
5243 mm
Length
5135 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
2270 kg
Kerb Weight
2115 kg
2705 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2705 kg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
155 kg
6.83 %
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
V12 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.982
Engine Code
CTEC
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
5980 CC
Engine Capacity
4134 CC
604 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
380 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
604 bhp
380 bhp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
1000 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
850 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
1000 NM
850 NM
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

61 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

62 mph 62
mph

65 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
3.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.57 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
3.76 kg/bhp
5.57 kg/bhp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
19 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
12 mpg
city
30 mpg
28 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
378 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
378 mi
777 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
280.3 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).
148.1 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
280.3 kWh
148.1 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
355 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
590 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
490 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data