The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 230,400
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 102,300
 Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 230,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,300

ⓘ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 4.3 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)
124.6
206.4
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
117.8
202.2
206.4 in
Length
202.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
5016 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
5975 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5964 lb
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.04 %
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 4.2 TDI
V12 gasoline 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
CTEC
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
621 hp
380 hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
738 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
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
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
8.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.27 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
8.08 lb/hp
12.27 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
16 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
11 mpg
city
25 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
391 mi
777 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).
148.1 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
270.9 kWh
148.1 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
538 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data