The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes Maybach S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 102,300

€ 144,500

€ 102,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 144,500
ⓘ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 12.9 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes Maybach S 560.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 560
57.5
76.7
83.1
59
74.8
83.9
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.5 in
Height
59 in
117.8
202.2
132.5
215
202.2 in
Length
215 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
132.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 560
4663 lb
Curb Weight
5060 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6206 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
7.85 %

General
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 560
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 560
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
CTEC
Engine Code
M 176.980

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
380 hp
463 hp
Mercedes Maybach S 560
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Performance
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 560
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes Maybach S 560
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12.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.93 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
12.27 lb/hp
10.93 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
33 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 560
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
777 mi
Range
534 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
777 mi
534 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 560
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).
176.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
148.1 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 560
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data