The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes Maybach S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 97,700
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 144,500
 Mercedes Maybach S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes Maybach S 560
€ 97,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 144,500

ⓘ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 4.2 TDI is 19.5 cm shorter, 5 cm wider and 24.3 cm taller than the Mercedes Maybach S 560.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 560
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1498
Blueprint Mercedes Maybach S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
1899
2130
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1741 mm
Height
1498 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
3122
5267
Blueprint Mercedes Maybach S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
3365
5462
5267 mm
Length
5462 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3365 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 560
2120 kg
Kerb Weight
2295 kg
2670 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2815 kg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
175 kg
7.63 %
Mercedes Maybach S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

General

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 560
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 4.2 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 560
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
CDSB
Engine Code
M 176.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
3982 CC
346 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
463 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 bhp
463 bhp
Mercedes Maybach S 560
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
800 NM
700 NM
Mercedes Maybach S 560

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 560
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

78 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes Maybach S 560

▶ REPLAY
6.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.96 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
6.13 kg/bhp
4.96 kg/bhp
Mercedes Maybach S 560

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
38 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 560
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
534 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
534 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Environmental Impact
154.3 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).
176.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
198 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 560
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data