The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes Maybach S 560 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 82,600
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel € 140,700
Mercedes Maybach S 560
€ 82,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 140,700
ⓘ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 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel is 19.5 cm shorter, 5 cm wider and 24.3 cm taller than the Mercedes Maybach S 560.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes Maybach S 560
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1741 mm
Height
1498 mm
5267 mm
Length
5462 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3365 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes Maybach S 560
2005 kg
Kerb Weight
2240 kg
2580 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2815 kg
Weight Difference:
235 kg
10.49 %
General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes Maybach S 560
D4 (4H)
Generation
VV222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes Maybach S 560
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
M 176.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
3982 CC
247 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
463 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
247 bhp
463 bhp
Mercedes Maybach S 560
550 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
550 NM
700 NM
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes Maybach S 560
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes Maybach S 560
▶ REPLAY
8.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.84 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
8.12 kg/bhp
4.84 kg/bhp
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
43 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 560
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
40 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
861 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
861 mi
565 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
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).
166.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
133.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
171 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes Maybach S 560
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data