The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Maybach 57 Automatic (02 - 10)
€ 89,900
€ 390,200
€ 89,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 390,200
ⓘ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 4 inches lower than the Maybach 57.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Maybach 57
57.9
76.7
83.1
61.9
78
85.8
76.7 in
Width
78 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
57.9 in
Height
61.9 in
122.9
207.3
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
4431 lb
Curb Weight
6030 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7187 lb
Weight Difference:
1598 lb
26.5 %
General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Maybach 57
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
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CTBD
Engine Code
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
542 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
258 hp
542 hp
Maybach 57
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Maybach 57
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Maybach 57
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Maybach 57
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17.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.17 lb/hp
11.13 lb/hp
Maybach 57
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Maybach 57
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
15 mpg
Maybach 57
32 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
21 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
29.1 gal
879 mi
Range
430 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
879 mi
430 mi
Maybach 57
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
301.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
301.3 kWh
Maybach 57
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
616 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Maybach 57
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
