Car comparison

AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8vsMaybach Landaulet 6.0 V12

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

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AUDI S8 (D4)

4.0 TFSI V8

520 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2012-2013
VS

Maybach Landaulet

6.0 V12

612 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2008-2012

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
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    891 km
    554 mi
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8MaybachLandaulet6.0 V12
Power
520hp388kW
612hp456kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
1,975kg4,354lb
2,855kg6,294lb
Gross weight
2,575kg5,677lb
3,380kg7,452lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
39.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
53.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
12.3s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
263hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
214hp/t160kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
350Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
891km554mi
Calculated
696km433mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,993cc244cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
5,146mm203in
-
Width
1,949mm77in
-
Height
1,458mm57in
-
Wheelbase
2,994mm118in
-
Front track
1,632mm64in
-
Rear track
1,623mm64in
-
Trunk volume
520L
590L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
90L
110L
CO2 emissions
235g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8Maybach Landaulet 6.0 V12PowerTorque
  • AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
  • Maybach Landaulet 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V86,000 rpm1,700-5,500 rpm6,250 rpm
MaybachLandaulet6.0 V124,800-5,100 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8MaybachLandaulet6.0 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.3 s
15.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
198 km/h
123 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
520 hp
388 kW
MaybachLandaulet6.0 V12
612 hp
456 kW

Maybach Landaulet 6.0 V12 has 92 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 Landaulet 6.0 V12: 92 hp (69 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
MaybachLandaulet6.0 V12
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
MaybachLandaulet6.0 V12
2,855 kg
6,294 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MaybachLandaulet6.0 V12
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
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V84.2 s
MaybachLandaulet6.0 V125.1 s

Although Maybach Landaulet 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 Landaulet 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
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
MaybachLandaulet6.0 V12
15.8 L/100 km
14.9 mpg US
17.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 and Maybach Landaulet 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
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
MaybachLandaulet6.0 V12
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
891 km
554 mi
MaybachLandaulet6.0 V12
696 km
433 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
520 hp
388 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MaybachLandaulet6.0 V12
612 hp
456 kW
5.1 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
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
MaybachLandaulet6.0 V12
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length-
Height-

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
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
MaybachLandaulet6.0 V12
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
15.8 L/100 km
14.9 mpg US
17.9 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
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
4.2 s
MaybachLandaulet6.0 V12
15.8 L/100 km
14.9 mpg US
17.9 mpg UK
5.1 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
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
MaybachLandaulet6.0 V12
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
15.8 L/100 km
14.9 mpg US
17.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8MaybachLandaulet6.0 V12
Power
520 hp
388 kW
612 hp
456 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
2,855 kg
6,294 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
15.8 L/100 km
14.9 mpg US
17.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length-
Height-
Range score
891 km
554 mi
696 km
433 mi
CO2 score
235 g/km
-
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 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
VehicleAUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8Maybach Landaulet 6.0 V12
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK15.8 L/100 km14.9 mpg US17.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km27.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi44.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal2,370 L626 US gal521 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year4,148 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Is 880 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 49 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 195 km (121 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Maybach Landaulet 6.0 V12

  • Has 92 hp more
  • Has 350 Nm more
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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