The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)

€ 92,700
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 138,600
 Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17) Mercedes Maybach S 500
€ 92,700
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 TDI is 12.4 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes Maybach S 500.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
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 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
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 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
4564 lb
Curb Weight
5016 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6162 lb
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
9.01 %
Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)

General

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
D4 (4H)
Generation
VV222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CDSB
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
346 hp
449 hp
Mercedes Maybach S 500
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes Maybach S 500

Performance

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

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes Maybach S 500

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13.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
13.19 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data