Audi A8 L 60 TDI vs Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG

Audi A8 L 60 TDI

Sedan · Diesel · AWD

Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Audi A8 L 60 TDI

A premium AWD diesel with strong torque and swift acceleration, the Audi A8 L 60 TDI is built for effortless long-distance travel. It blends 0–100 km/h in 4.4 s with a 7.0 L/100 km combined figure for efficiency in its class.

5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety7 L/100kmAWD

Car B

Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG

The Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG pairs a V8 biturbo powertrain with real-world practicality, offering very high speed alongside five seats and a sizable trunk. It excels at luxury touring and fast road trips, but the high price and fuel use limit appeal for city and budget-focused buyers.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety612 hp

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Usage fit

Family 63 / 64

City 30 / 22

Budget / value 39 / 27

Road trip 71 / 66

Performance 36 / 48

Cargo 28 / 30

Practical 44 / 41

Premium 67 / 78

Winter 70 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A8 L 60 TDI · Orange = Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A8 L 60 TDI Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG

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Pros & cons

Audi A8 L 60 TDI

Quick 0–100 km/h in 4.4 s and 600 Nm for confident overtakes
AWD traction adds confidence in winter and wet conditions
Efficient for its class at 7.0 L/100 km on the combined cycle
Five seats and a 505‑liter trunk suit road trips and growing families
High purchase price at 86,000 positions it firmly in the premium segment
Diesel-only powertrain with no hybrid or EV option
Less suited to cargo‑heavy hauling despite a usable trunk
Not the best match for frequent short city trips

Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG

Very quick: 0–100 km/h in 3.4 s and 300 km/h top speed
Powerful V8 Biturbo with 612 hp and 850 Nm
Practical for families and travel with five seats and a 540-liter trunk
Safety ranks strongly in the signals for added peace of mind
High purchase price at 107,000
Combined consumption of 10.5 L/100 km
Front-wheel drive may not suit buyers seeking AWD traction
Not the easiest match for dense city driving

Verdict

Pick Audi A8 L 60 TDI if…

Best fuel economy

Audi A8 L 60 TDI uses 7.0 L/100km vs 10.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG puts out 612 hp vs 286 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi A8 L 60 TDI

Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG

Verdict

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