The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. Maybach 57 S Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 70,000

€ 465,300

€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 465,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A8 3.0 TDI is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 23.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 3.8 inches lower than the Maybach 57 S.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maybach 57 S
57.5
76.7
83.1
61.3
78
85.8
76.7 in
Width
78 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
57.5 in
Height
61.3 in
117.8
202.2
133.5
225.5
202.2 in
Length
225.5 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
133.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maybach 57 S
4123 lb
Curb Weight
6030 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7187 lb

Weight Difference:
1907 lb
31.63 %

General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maybach 57 S
D4 (4H)
Generation
W240
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maybach 57 S
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CLAB
Engine Code
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
201 hp
621 hp
Maybach 57 S
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Maybach 57 S
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maybach 57 S
146 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Maybach 57 S
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20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
20.51 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Maybach 57 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maybach 57 S
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
15 mpg
Maybach 57 S
32 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
29.1 gal
932 mi
Range
432 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
432 mi
Maybach 57 S
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
299.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
299.3 kWh
Maybach 57 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
592 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maybach 57 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data