The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes Maybach S 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)

€ 95,200
Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) Audi A8 55 TFSI
€ 134,800
 Mercedes Maybach S 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17) Mercedes Maybach S 500
€ 95,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 134,800

ⓘ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 55 TFSI is 11.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes Maybach S 500.
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
58
Blueprint Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
76.6
83.9
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes Maybach S 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)
74.8
83.9
76.6 in
Width
74.8 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
118
203.6
Blueprint Mercedes Maybach S 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)
132.5
214.7
203.6 in
Length
214.7 in
118 in
Wheelbase
132.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4894 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6162 lb
Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
9.68 %
Mercedes Maybach S 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)

General

Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
D5 (4N)
Generation
VV222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CZSE
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 55 TFSI
335 hp
449 hp
Mercedes Maybach S 500
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A8 55 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes Maybach S 500

Performance

Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 55 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes Maybach S 500

▶ REPLAY
13.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
Audi A8 55 TFSI
13.19 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A8 55 TFSI
30 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 500
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
574 mi
Range
559 mi
Audi A8 55 TFSI
574 mi
559 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
168.7 kWh
Audi A8 55 TFSI
147.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1510 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data