The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Maybach 57 Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 108,200
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 405,700
 Maybach 57 Automatic (10 - 13) Maybach 57
€ 108,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 405,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 18.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 4 inches lower than the Maybach 57.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Maybach 57
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
61.9
Blueprint Maybach 57 Automatic (10 - 13)
78
85.8
76.7 in
Width
78 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
57.9 in
Height
61.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint Maybach 57 Automatic (10 - 13)
133.5
225.5
207.3 in
Length
225.5 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
133.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Maybach 57
4784 lb
Curb Weight
6030 lb
5997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7187 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
1246 lb
20.66 %
Maybach 57 Automatic (10 - 13)

General

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Maybach 57
D4 (4H)
Generation
W240
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Maybach 57
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CTEC
Engine Code
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
542 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 hp
542 hp
Maybach 57
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Maybach 57

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Maybach 57
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Maybach 57

▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
12.59 lb/hp
11.13 lb/hp
Maybach 57

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Maybach 57
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
16 mpg
Maybach 57
25 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
29.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
766 mi
Range
455 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
455 mi
Maybach 57
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
284.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
150.2 kWh
284.2 kWh
Maybach 57
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
563 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Maybach 57
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data