The Comparative Analysis :
Maybach 57 S Automatic (05 - 10) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 443,900

€ 81,700

€ 443,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Maybach 57 S is 18.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 7.2 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI.
Maybach 57 S
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
61.3
78
85.8
68.5
76.7
83.1
78 in
Width
76.7 in
85.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
61.3 in
Height
68.5 in
133.5
225.5
122.9
207.4
225.5 in
Length
207.4 in
133.5 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Maybach 57 S
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
6030 lb
Curb Weight
4332 lb
7187 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb

Weight Difference:
1698 lb
28.16 %

General
Maybach 57 S
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
W240
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maybach 57 S
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Maybach 57 S
604 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Maybach 57 S
738 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Performance
Maybach 57 S
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
171 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Maybach 57 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
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9.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Maybach 57 S
9.98 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maybach 57 S
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Maybach 57 S
14 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
10 mpg
city
30 mpg
20 mpg
highway
No data
29.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
417 mi
Range
861 mi
Maybach 57 S
417 mi
861 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
310.8 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).
133.7 kWh
Maybach 57 S
310.8 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
628 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maybach 57 S
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data