The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09) vs. Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)

€ 219,000
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 100,100
 Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) Audi S8
€ 219,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,100

ⓘ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 7.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi S8.
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi S8
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
56.9
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
74.6
79.8
73.7 in
Width
74.6 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)
124.6
206.4
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
115.9
198.9
206.4 in
Length
198.9 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi S8
5004 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5600 lb
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
11.23 %
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)

General

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi S8
W221
Generation
D3 (4E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi S8
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.982
Engine Code
BSM
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
10
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
604 hp
444 hp
Audi S8
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
738 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi S8

Performance

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi S8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8

▶ REPLAY
8.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
8.28 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
Audi S8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi S8
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
16 mpg
18 mpg
Audi S8
10 mpg
city
12 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
378 mi
Range
418 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
378 mi
418 mi
Audi S8
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).
253.8 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
280.3 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi S8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
571 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi S8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data