2024 Audi A3 vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580 Review

Picture of the 2024 Audi A3

2024 Audi
A3

MSRP*: $35,800 to $37,800
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Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580

2024 Mercedes-Benz
Maybach S 580

MSRP*: $198,300
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MPG - City 27 - 29 MPG 15 MPG
MPG - Hwy 34 - 37 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 4 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 201-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 496-hp, 4.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 201 hp 496 hp
Exterior Length 176.9 in 215.3 in
Exterior Width 71.5 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.2 in
Rear 35.2 in
Front info not available
Rear 49.1 in
Head Room Front 36.8 in
Rear 36.6 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 38.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580 than the Audi A3, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Audi A3 will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Audi A3 as you will with the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Based on MSRP, the Audi A3 is clearly a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580.

Dimensions
Since the Audi A3 is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Audi A3, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Audi A3 is significantly less powerful than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580. The good news is that, reportedly, cars with lower horsepower engines often have lower insurance premiums.

Powertrain
The Audi A3 has much less torque than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Audi A3 offers greater seating capacity than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.