The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Maybach 57 S Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 85,300
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 465,300
 Maybach 57 S Automatic (10 - 13) Maybach 57 S
€ 85,300
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 L 3.0 TDI is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 18.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the Maybach 57 S.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Maybach 57 S
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
76.7
83.1
61.3
Blueprint Maybach 57 S Automatic (10 - 13)
78
85.8
76.7 in
Width
78 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
57.9 in
Height
61.3 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint Maybach 57 S Automatic (10 - 13)
133.5
225.5
207.3 in
Length
225.5 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
133.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Maybach 57 S
4431 lb
Curb Weight
6030 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7187 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
1598 lb
26.5 %
Maybach 57 S Automatic (10 - 13)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Maybach 57 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 L 3.0 TDI
Maybach 57 S
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CTBA
Engine Code
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
254 hp
621 hp
Maybach 57 S
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Maybach 57 S

Performance

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Maybach 57 S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Maybach 57 S

▶ REPLAY
17.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.44 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Maybach 57 S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Maybach 57 S
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
15 mpg
Maybach 57 S
31 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
29.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
849 mi
Range
432 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
849 mi
432 mi
Maybach 57 S
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
299.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
299.3 kWh
Maybach 57 S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
592 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Maybach 57 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data