The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes Maybach S 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)
€ 70,000

€ 134,800

€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 134,800
ⓘ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 Audi A8 3.0 TDI is 12.4 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes Maybach S 500.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
57.5
76.7
83.1
58.9
74.8
83.9
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.5 in
Height
58.9 in
117.8
202.2
132.5
214.7
202.2 in
Length
214.7 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
132.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4894 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6162 lb

Weight Difference:
772 lb
15.77 %

General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
D4 (4H)
Generation
VV222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CLAB
Engine Code
M 278.929

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
201 hp
449 hp
Mercedes Maybach S 500
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes Maybach S 500
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20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
20.51 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 500
32 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
932 mi
Range
559 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
559 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 500
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).
168.7 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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