The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) vs. Maybach 57 S Automatic (05 - 10)
€ 79,100

€ 443,900

€ 79,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 443,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A8 3.0 TFSI 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 TFSI
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 TFSI
Maybach 57 S
4200 lb
Curb Weight
6030 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7187 lb

Weight Difference:
1830 lb
30.35 %

General
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Maybach 57 S
D4 (4H)
Generation
W240
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Maybach 57 S
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CGWD, CREA
Engine Code
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
306 hp
604 hp
Maybach 57 S
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Maybach 57 S
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Maybach 57 S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

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

Maybach 57 S
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13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.98 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
13.73 lb/hp
9.98 lb/hp
Maybach 57 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Maybach 57 S
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
14 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
30 mpg
14 mpg
Maybach 57 S
22 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
20 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
29.1 gal
653 mi
Range
417 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
653 mi
417 mi
Maybach 57 S
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
310.8 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
147.7 kWh
310.8 kWh
Maybach 57 S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
628 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Maybach 57 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data