The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
€ 138,600
€ 86,800
€ 138,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,800
ⓘ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 Mercedes Maybach S 500 is 18.8 cm longer, 5 cm narrower and 2.5 cm taller than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
1496
1899
2130
1471
1949
2111
1899 mm
Width
1949 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1496 mm
Height
1471 mm
3365
5453
3122
5265
5453 mm
Length
5265 mm
3365 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
2275 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2795 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2530 kg
Weight Difference:
320 kg
14.07 %
General
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
VV222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
CGWD, CREA

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4663 CC
Engine Capacity
2995 CC
449 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes Maybach S 500
449 bhp
306 bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
700 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 2900 rpm
Mercedes Maybach S 500
700 NM
440 NM
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
69 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes Maybach S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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5.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.39 kg/bhp
Mercedes Maybach S 500
5.07 kg/bhp
6.39 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 500
30 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
529 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 500
529 mi
645 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 500
178.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
184 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
520 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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