The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes Maybach S 650 7G-TRONIC PLUS (17 - ..)
€ 82,300
€ 202,000
€ 82,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 202,000
ⓘ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 TFSI is 7.7 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 9.6 inches taller than the Mercedes Maybach S 650.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes Maybach S 650
68.5
76.7
83.1
59
74.8
83.9
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
68.5 in
Height
59 in
122.9
207.4
132.5
215
207.4 in
Length
215 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
132.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes Maybach S 650
4310 lb
Curb Weight
5203 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6217 lb
Weight Difference:
893 lb
17.16 %
General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes Maybach S 650
D4 (4H)
Generation
VV222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 TFSI
Mercedes Maybach S 650
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
Engine Code
M 279.980

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
621 hp
Mercedes Maybach S 650
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes Maybach S 650
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes Maybach S 650
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes Maybach S 650
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15.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.38 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
15.07 lb/hp
8.38 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 650
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes Maybach S 650
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
27 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 650
20 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
23 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
636 mi
Range
355 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
636 mi
355 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 650
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
265.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
166.7 kWh
265.2 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 650
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
528 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes Maybach S 650
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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