The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
€ 222,800

€ 100,200

€ 222,800
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 Mercedes S 65 AMG long is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 10.1 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod.
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
58.5
73.7
83.5
68.5
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
68.5 in
124.6
206.4
122.9
207.4
206.4 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
5004 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
11.01 %

General
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
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 4.0 TFSI cod
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.982
Engine Code
CEUA

3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
604 hp
414 hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 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
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 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
8.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.76 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
8.28 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
16 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
16 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
11 mpg
city
18 mpg
23 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
386 mi
Range
588 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
386 mi
588 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
274.7 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
274.7 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
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
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data