The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Maybach 57 S Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 93,600

€ 465,300

€ 93,600
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 50 TDI is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 21.9 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Maybach 57 S.
Audi A8 50 TDI
Maybach 57 S
58
76.6
83.9
61.3
78
85.8
76.6 in
Width
78 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
58 in
Height
61.3 in
118
203.6
133.5
225.5
203.6 in
Length
225.5 in
118 in
Wheelbase
133.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 50 TDI
Maybach 57 S
4519 lb
Curb Weight
6030 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7187 lb

Weight Difference:
1510 lb
25.04 %

General
Audi A8 50 TDI
Maybach 57 S
D5 (4N)
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 50 TDI
Maybach 57 S
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
DDVC
Engine Code
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
282 hp
621 hp
Maybach 57 S
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
443 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Maybach 57 S
Performance
Audi A8 50 TDI
Maybach 57 S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Maybach 57 S
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16.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
16.02 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Maybach 57 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 50 TDI
Maybach 57 S
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
42 mpg
15 mpg
Maybach 57 S
37 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
29.1 gal
799 mi
Range
432 mi
Audi A8 50 TDI
799 mi
432 mi
Maybach 57 S
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
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 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
299.3 kWh
Maybach 57 S
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
592 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 50 TDI
Maybach 57 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data