The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes Maybach S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 144,500

€ 108,200

€ 144,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,200
ⓘ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 560 is 7.8 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
59
74.8
83.9
57.9
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
59 in
Height
57.9 in
132.5
215
122.9
207.3
215 in
Length
207.3 in
132.5 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
5060 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
6206 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5997 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
5.45 %

General
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VV222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 176
Engine Series
M 176.980
Engine Code
CTEC

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes Maybach S 560
463 hp
380 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes Maybach S 560
516 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Performance
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes Maybach S 560
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
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10.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 560
10.93 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 560
25 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
534 mi
Range
766 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 560
534 mi
766 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
150.2 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 560
176.2 kWh
150.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data