2024 Audi A8 vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580 Review

Picture of the 2024 Audi A8

2024 Audi
A8

MSRP*: $90,900
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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 19 MPG 15 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 4 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 335-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 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 All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 335 hp 496 hp
Exterior Length 208.7 in 215.3 in
Exterior Width 76.6 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.5 in
Rear 44.3 in
Front info not available
Rear 49.1 in
Head Room Front 38.3 in
Rear 38.5 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 A8, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Audi A8 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 A8 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 A8 is clearly a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580.

Dimensions
The Audi A8 is a little wider than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. The Audi A8 is slightly shorter than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580, which may make it easier to park.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Audi A8 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 A8 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 A8 offers greater seating capacity than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.