The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 230,400
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 92,700
 Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 230,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700

ⓘ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 10.6 cm longer, 7.8 cm narrower and 2.5 cm taller than the Audi A8 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
1485
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)
1871
2120
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1871 mm
Width
1949 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1485 mm
Height
1460 mm
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)
3165
5243
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
2992
5137
5243 mm
Length
5137 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
2275 kg
Kerb Weight
2070 kg
2710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2660 kg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
205 kg
9.01 %
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
V12 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.982
Engine Code
CDSB
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
5980 CC
Engine Capacity
4134 CC
621 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
346 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
621 bhp
346 bhp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
1000 NM
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
1000 NM
800 NM
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

61 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
3.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.98 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
3.66 kg/bhp
5.98 kg/bhp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
20 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
13 mpg
city
30 mpg
29 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
756 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
391 mi
756 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
270.9 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).
152.2 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
270.9 kWh
152.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
334 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
590 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data