The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)

€ 91,100
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) Audi A8 4.2 FSI
€ 138,600
 Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17) Mercedes Maybach S 500
€ 91,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,600

ⓘ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 4.2 FSI is 12.4 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes Maybach S 500.
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
76.7
83.1
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
132.5
214.7
202.2 in
Length
214.7 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
132.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
4211 lb
Curb Weight
5016 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6162 lb
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
805 lb
16.05 %
Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)

General

Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
D4 (4H)
Generation
VV222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CDRA
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
366 hp
449 hp
Mercedes Maybach S 500
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
328 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes Maybach S 500

Performance

Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes Maybach S 500

▶ REPLAY
11.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
11.51 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
25 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 500
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
529 mi
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
588 mi
529 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
178.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
179.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data