The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes Maybach S 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 134,800

€ 81,000

€ 134,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,000
ⓘ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 12.5 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.5
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.9 in
Height
57.5 in
132.5
214.7
117.8
202.2
214.7 in
Length
202.2 in
132.5 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4894 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6162 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
11.93 %

General
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VV222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
CTBD

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes Maybach S 500
449 hp
258 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes Maybach S 500
516 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes Maybach S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.71 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 500
10.9 lb/hp
16.71 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 500
26 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
559 mi
Range
879 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 500
559 mi
879 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 500
168.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data