Comparison Audi A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) 3.2 FSI V6 (260 Hp) quattro Tiptronic & Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (W221, facelift 2009) AMG S 63 (544 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | A8 | S-class |
| Generation: | A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) | S-class Long (W221, facelift 2009) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.2 FSI V6 (260 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | AMG S 63 (544 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 2010 year |
| Production end: | 2007 year | 2013 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.3 l/100 km | 14.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.9 l/100 km | 8.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.9 l/100 km | 10.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.27 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 90 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | EURO V |
| CO2 emissions: | 244 g/km | |
| Power: | 260 hp | 544 hp |
| Max power in: | 6500 rpm. | 5250-5750 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.7 sec | 4.5 sec |
| Torque: | 330 Nm @ 3250 rpm. | 800 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | BPK | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3123 cm3 | 5461 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.1 l | |
| Coolant: | 12.0 l | |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | BiTurbo | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 12.5 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 92.8 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 Tiptronic | 5 |
| Length: | 5062 mm | 5226 mm |
| Width: | 1894 mm | 1871 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2120 mm | |
| Height: | 1444 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2944 mm | 3165 mm |
| Front track: | 1629 mm | 1600 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1615 mm | 1606 mm |
| Front overhang: | 888 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1173 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 560 l |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | |
| Max weight: | 2385 kg | 2695 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1785 kg | 2095 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.1 m | 12.2 m |
| Tire size: | 235/55 R17 | 255/40 R19; 275/40 R19 |
| Wheel rims size: | R17 | R19 |