The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. Maybach 57 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 100,100

€ 405,700

€ 100,100
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 S8 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 26.7 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the Maybach 57.
Audi S8
Maybach 57
56.9
74.6
79.8
61.9
78
85.8
74.6 in
Width
78 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
56.9 in
Height
61.9 in
115.9
198.9
133.5
225.5
198.9 in
Length
225.5 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
133.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8
Maybach 57
4442 lb
Curb Weight
6030 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7187 lb

Weight Difference:
1587 lb
26.32 %

General
Audi S8
Maybach 57
D3 (4E)
Generation
W240
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8
Maybach 57
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BSM
Engine Code
4
Valves
3
10
Cylinders
12
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
542 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi S8
444 hp
542 hp
Maybach 57
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Audi S8
398 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Maybach 57
Performance
Audi S8
Maybach 57
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Maybach 57
▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 lb/hp
Audi S8
10 lb/hp
11.13 lb/hp
Maybach 57
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8
Maybach 57
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi S8
18 mpg
16 mpg
Maybach 57
12 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
29.1 gal
418 mi
Range
455 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
455 mi
Maybach 57
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
284.2 kWh
Audi S8
253.8 kWh
284.2 kWh
Maybach 57
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
563 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8
Maybach 57
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data