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 7.7 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 9.6 inches taller than the Mercedes Maybach S 560.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 560
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
59
Blueprint Mercedes Maybach S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
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
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Mercedes Maybach S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
132.5
215
207.4 in
Length
215 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
132.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 560
4674 lb
Curb Weight
5060 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6206 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
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
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
CDSB
Engine Code
M 176.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 hp
463 hp
Mercedes Maybach S 560
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
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

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes Maybach S 560

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13.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.93 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
13.51 lb/hp
10.93 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 560

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
31 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 560
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
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
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 560
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data