The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 236,200
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 81,700
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 236,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,700

ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 9.5 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
59
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
75.4
83.9
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
75.4 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
59 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
124.6
208.1
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
208.1 in
Length
207.4 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4960 lb
Curb Weight
4332 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5600 lb
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
628 lb
12.66 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
M 279.980
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
621 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
738 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
7.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
7.99 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
20 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
14 mpg
city
30 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
418 mi
Range
861 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
418 mi
861 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
133.7 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
225.5 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data