The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes Maybach S 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)

€ 134,800
Mercedes Maybach S 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17) Mercedes Maybach S 500
€ 97,100
 Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) Audi A8 L 50 TDI
€ 134,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,100

ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 50 TDI.
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes Maybach S 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)
74.8
83.9
58.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
76.6
83.9
74.8 in
Width
76.6 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes Maybach S 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)
132.5
214.7
Blueprint Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
123.1
208.7
214.7 in
Length
208.7 in
132.5 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes Maybach S 500
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
4894 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
6162 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5952 lb
Mercedes Maybach S 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
6.54 %
Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)

General

Mercedes Maybach S 500
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
VV222
Generation
D5 (4N)
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 L 50 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
DDVC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes Maybach S 500
449 hp
282 hp
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes Maybach S 500
516 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 50 TDI

Performance

Mercedes Maybach S 500
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes Maybach S 500

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 50 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 500
10.9 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 50 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes Maybach S 500
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 500
26 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
559 mi
Range
799 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 500
559 mi
799 mi
Audi A8 L 50 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 500
168.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes Maybach S 500
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data