The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes Maybach S 560 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
€ 140,700

€ 91,100

€ 140,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,100
ⓘ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 560 is 12.8 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A8 4.2 FSI.
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
59
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
59 in
Height
57.5 in
132.5
215
117.8
202.2
215 in
Length
202.2 in
132.5 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
4938 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
6206 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5567 lb

Weight Difference:
728 lb
14.74 %

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

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 176
Engine Series
M 176.980
Engine Code
CDRA

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Mercedes Maybach S 560
463 hp
366 hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes Maybach S 560
516 lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A8 4.2 FSI
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10.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.51 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 560
10.67 lb/hp
11.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 560
27 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
565 mi
Range
588 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 560
565 mi
588 mi
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
179.9 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 560
166.7 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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