The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Maybach 62 S Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 102,300

€ 523,800

€ 102,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 523,800
ⓘ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 substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 40.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the Maybach 62 S.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Maybach 62 S
57.5
76.7
83.1
61.9
78
85.8
76.7 in
Width
78 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
57.5 in
Height
61.9 in
117.8
202.2
150.7
242.7
202.2 in
Length
242.7 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
150.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Maybach 62 S
4663 lb
Curb Weight
6294 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7452 lb

Weight Difference:
1631 lb
25.91 %

General
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Maybach 62 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 62 S
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CTEC
Engine Code
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
380 hp
604 hp
Maybach 62 S
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Maybach 62 S
Performance
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Maybach 62 S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Maybach 62 S
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12.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.42 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
12.27 lb/hp
10.42 lb/hp
Maybach 62 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Maybach 62 S
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
14 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
33 mpg
14 mpg
Maybach 62 S
25 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
20 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
29.1 gal
777 mi
Range
417 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
777 mi
417 mi
Maybach 62 S
Environmental Impact
148.1 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 4.2 TDI
148.1 kWh
310.8 kWh
Maybach 62 S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
628 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Maybach 62 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data