The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09) vs. Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 219,000
€ 98,700
€ 219,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 65 AMG long is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 55 TFSI.
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
58
73.7
83.5
58.5
76.6
83.9
73.7 in
Width
76.6 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58 in
Height
58.5 in
124.6
206.4
123.1
208.7
206.4 in
Length
208.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
5004 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6074 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
10.57 %
General
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
W221
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 L 55 TFSI
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.982
Engine Code
CZSE
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
604 hp
335 hp
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
738 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
8.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.36 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
8.28 lb/hp
13.36 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
16 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
10 mpg
city
22 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
378 mi
Range
574 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
378 mi
574 mi
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
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).
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
280.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
571 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
