The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Maybach 57 S Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 92,700
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 465,300
 Maybach 57 S Automatic (10 - 13) Maybach 57 S
€ 92,700
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 4.2 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 4.2 TDI
Maybach 57 S
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
61.3
Blueprint Maybach 57 S Automatic (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Maybach 57 S Automatic (10 - 13)
133.5
225.5
202.2 in
Length
225.5 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
133.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Maybach 57 S
4564 lb
Curb Weight
6030 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7187 lb
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
1466 lb
24.31 %
Maybach 57 S Automatic (10 - 13)

General

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Maybach 57 S
D4 (4H)
Generation
W240
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 4.2 TDI
Maybach 57 S
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CDSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
346 hp
621 hp
Maybach 57 S
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Maybach 57 S

Performance

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Maybach 57 S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Maybach 57 S

▶ REPLAY
13.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
13.19 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Maybach 57 S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Maybach 57 S
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
15 mpg
Maybach 57 S
25 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
29.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
432 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
756 mi
432 mi
Maybach 57 S
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
299.3 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
152.2 kWh
299.3 kWh
Maybach 57 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
592 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Maybach 57 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data