The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09) vs. Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)

€ 219,000
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 93,600
 Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) Audi A8 50 TDI
€ 219,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes S 65 AMG long is 2.8 inches longer and 2.9 inches narrower.
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 50 TDI
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
58
Blueprint Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
76.6
83.9
73.7 in
Width
76.6 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)
124.6
206.4
Blueprint Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
118
203.6
206.4 in
Length
203.6 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
118 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 50 TDI
5004 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5930 lb
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
9.69 %
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)

General

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 50 TDI
W221
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 50 TDI
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.982
Engine Code
DDVC
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
604 hp
282 hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
738 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 50 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 50 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 50 TDI

▶ REPLAY
8.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.02 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
8.28 lb/hp
16.02 lb/hp
Audi A8 50 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
16 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
10 mpg
city
37 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
378 mi
Range
799 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
378 mi
799 mi
Audi A8 50 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
280.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 50 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
571 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 50 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data