The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10) vs. Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 222,800

€ 147,900

€ 222,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 147,900
ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi S8 plus cod.
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi S8 plus cod
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.4
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.4 in
124.6
206.4
117.9
202.6
206.4 in
Length
202.6 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi S8 plus cod
5004 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
9.03 %

General
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi S8 plus cod
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi S8 plus 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
DDTA

3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
604 hp
597 hp
Audi S8 plus cod
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
738 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi S8 plus cod
Performance
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi S8 plus cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 plus cod
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8.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.63 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
8.28 lb/hp
7.63 lb/hp
Audi S8 plus cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi S8 plus cod
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
16 mpg
24 mpg
Audi S8 plus cod
11 mpg
city
17 mpg
23 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
386 mi
Range
510 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
386 mi
510 mi
Audi S8 plus 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).
189.4 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
274.7 kWh
189.4 kWh
Audi S8 plus cod
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi S8 plus cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data