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Maybach 62 S (V240) · Facelift 2010 6.0 V12vsAUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Maybach 62 S (V240) · Facelift 2010

6.0 V12

630 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2010-2013
VS

AUDI S8 (D4)

4.0 TFSI V8

520 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2012-2013

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,975 kg
    4,354 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    263 hp/t
    196 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    891 km
    554 mi
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Maybach 62 S (V240) Facelift 2010 6.0 V12

  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    630 hp
    470 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,000 Nm
    738 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaybach62 S (V240)Facelift 20106.0 V12AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
630hp470kW
520hp388kW
Torque
1,000Nm738lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
2,780kg6,129lb
1,975kg4,354lb
Gross weight
3,380kg7,452lb
2,575kg5,677lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.2s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
39.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
14.8s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
24.6L/100 km9.6mpg US11.5mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
263hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
360Nm/t241lb-ft/ton
Calculated
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
696km433mi
Calculated
891km554mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
3,993cc244cu in
Length
6,171mm243in
5,146mm203in
Width
1,980mm78in
1,949mm77in
Height
1,573mm62in
1,458mm57in
Wheelbase
3,827mm151in
2,994mm118in
Front track
1,675mm66in
1,632mm64in
Rear track
1,695mm67in
1,623mm64in
Trunk volume
605L
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
110L
90L
CO2 emissions-
235g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Maybach 62 S (V240) Facelift 2010 6.0 V12AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8PowerTorque
  • Maybach 62 S (V240) Facelift 2010 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Maybach62 S (V240)Facelift 20106.0 V124,800-5,100 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,350 rpm
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V86,000 rpm1,700-5,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaybach62 S (V240)Facelift 20106.0 V12AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.8 s
12.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
198 km/h
123 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maybach62 S (V240)Facelift 20106.0 V12
630 hp
470 kW
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
520 hp
388 kW

Maybach 62 S (V240) Facelift 2010 6.0 V12 has 110 hp more than AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 and Maybach 62 S (V240) Facelift 2010 6.0 V12: 110 hp (82 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maybach62 S (V240)Facelift 20106.0 V12
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maybach62 S (V240)Facelift 20106.0 V12
2,780 kg
6,129 lb
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
1,975 kg
4,354 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maybach62 S (V240)Facelift 20106.0 V12
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maybach62 S (V240)Facelift 20106.0 V125.1 s
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V84.2 s

Although Maybach 62 S (V240) Facelift 2010 6.0 V12 has more power, AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 and Maybach 62 S (V240) Facelift 2010 6.0 V12: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maybach62 S (V240)Facelift 20106.0 V12
15.8 L/100 km
14.9 mpg US
17.9 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 and Maybach 62 S (V240) Facelift 2010 6.0 V12: 5.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maybach62 S (V240)Facelift 20106.0 V12
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maybach62 S (V240)Facelift 20106.0 V12
696 km
433 mi
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
891 km
554 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Maybach62 S (V240)Facelift 20106.0 V12
630 hp
470 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
520 hp
388 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Maybach62 S (V240)Facelift 20106.0 V12
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
6,171 mm
243.0 in
Height
1,573 mm
61.9 in
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
520 hp
388 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,146 mm
202.6 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Maybach62 S (V240)Facelift 20106.0 V12
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
15.8 L/100 km
14.9 mpg US
17.9 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
520 hp
388 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Maybach62 S (V240)Facelift 20106.0 V12
15.8 L/100 km
14.9 mpg US
17.9 mpg UK
5.1 s
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
4.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Maybach62 S (V240)Facelift 20106.0 V12
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
15.8 L/100 km
14.9 mpg US
17.9 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaybach62 S (V240)Facelift 20106.0 V12AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
630 hp
470 kW
520 hp
388 kW
Torque
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,780 kg
6,129 lb
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
Fuel consumption
15.8 L/100 km
14.9 mpg US
17.9 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
6,171 mm
243.0 in
Height
1,573 mm
61.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,146 mm
202.6 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Range score
696 km
433 mi
891 km
554 mi
CO2 score
-
235 g/km
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaybach 62 S (V240) Facelift 2010 6.0 V12AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8
Consumption15.8 L/100 km14.9 mpg US17.9 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.65 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.50 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,370 L626 US gal521 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,148 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maybach 62 S (V240) Facelift 2010 6.0 V12

  • Has 110 hp more
  • Has 350 Nm more
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Is 805 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 195 km (121 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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