The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)

€ 89,900
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 138,600
 Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17) Mercedes Maybach S 500
€ 89,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,600

ⓘ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 is 18.8 cm shorter, 5 cm wider and 2.5 cm lower than the Mercedes Maybach S 500.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
1471
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
1949
2111
1496
Blueprint Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
1899
2130
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1471 mm
Height
1496 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
3122
5265
Blueprint Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
3365
5453
5265 mm
Length
5453 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3365 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
2010 kg
Kerb Weight
2275 kg
2585 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2795 kg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
265 kg
11.65 %
Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
D4 (4H)
Generation
VV222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CTBD
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
258 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
449 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
258 bhp
449 bhp
Mercedes Maybach S 500
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
580 NM
700 NM
Mercedes Maybach S 500

Performance

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

69 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes Maybach S 500

▶ REPLAY
7.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.07 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
7.79 kg/bhp
5.07 kg/bhp
Mercedes Maybach S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
49 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 500
38 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
879 mi
Range
529 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
879 mi
529 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 500
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).
178.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data