The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes Maybach S 600 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17)
€ 89,900

€ 188,600

€ 89,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 188,600
ⓘ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 7.4 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes Maybach S 600.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 600
57.9
76.7
83.1
58.9
74.8
83.9
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.9 in
Height
58.9 in
122.9
207.3
132.5
214.7
207.3 in
Length
214.7 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
132.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 600
4431 lb
Curb Weight
5148 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6206 lb

Weight Difference:
717 lb
13.93 %

General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 600
D4 (4H)
Generation
VV222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 600
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 277
CTBD
Engine Code
M 277.980

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 4900 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
258 hp
523 hp
Mercedes Maybach S 600
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
612 lb‑ft
Mercedes Maybach S 600
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 600
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes Maybach S 600
▶ REPLAY
17.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.84 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.17 lb/hp
9.84 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 600
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 600
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 600
32 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
879 mi
Range
425 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
879 mi
425 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 600
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).
221.6 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
221.6 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 600
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 600
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data