The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 230,400

€ 110,300

€ 230,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 65 AMG long is 0.9 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller 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
57.9
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
124.6
206.4
122.9
207.3
206.4 in
Length
207.3 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
5016 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5975 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5787 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
9.89 %

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
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 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
CTGA

3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
621 hp
429 hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 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
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8.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
8.08 lb/hp
10.53 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
26 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
16 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
11 mpg
city
19 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
391 mi
Range
566 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
391 mi
566 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
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).
170.4 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
270.9 kWh
170.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
538 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 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
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data