The Comparative Analysis :
Maybach 57 S Automatic (05 - 10) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 443,900

€ 97,700

€ 443,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,700
ⓘ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 4.2 TDI.
Maybach 57 S
Audi A8 L 4.2 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 4.2 TDI
6030 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
7187 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb

Weight Difference:
1356 lb
22.49 %

General
Maybach 57 S
Audi A8 L 4.2 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 4.2 TDI
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
CDSB
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Maybach 57 S
604 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Maybach 57 S
738 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Performance
Maybach 57 S
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
171 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
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9.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.51 lb/hp
Maybach 57 S
9.98 lb/hp
13.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maybach 57 S
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Maybach 57 S
14 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
10 mpg
city
25 mpg
20 mpg
highway
No data
29.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
417 mi
Range
746 mi
Maybach 57 S
417 mi
746 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 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).
154.3 kWh
Maybach 57 S
310.8 kWh
154.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
628 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maybach 57 S
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data