The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Maserati Ghibli S Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 67,400
		
					 
					€ 84,800
					
					 
					€ 67,400
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 84,800
				ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A6 4.2 FSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's  1.7 inches shorter,  3.5 inches narrower and  0.1 inches lower than the Maserati Ghibli S.
				
				Audi A6 4.2 FSI
					Maserati Ghibli S
				57.4
							
							73
							
							79.9
							
						57.5
							
							76.6
															
							83.8
							
						73 in
					Width
					76.6 in
				79.9 in
					Width Incl. Mirrors
					83.8 in
				57.4 in
					Height
					57.5 in
				111.9
							
							194
							
						118
							
							195.7
							
						194 in
					Length
					195.7 in
				111.9 in
					Wheelbase
					118 in
				Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
					Maserati Ghibli S
				4068 lb
					Curb Weight
					3990 lb
				5181 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
5445 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								77 lb
									1.89 %
								 
								General
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
					Maserati Ghibli S
				C6 (4F)
	
					Generation
					AM157
				Sedan
	
					Car Body Style
					Sedan
				Premium Unleaded
					Fuel Type
					Mid-Grade Unleaded
				
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
					Drivetrain
					Rear-wheel drive
						
6-speed automatic transmission
					Transmission
					8-speed automatic transmission
				Engine
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
					Maserati Ghibli S
				V8 gasoline engine (naturally  aspirated engine)
	
					Engine Type
					V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
				BVJ
Engine Code
4
Valves
					4
8
Cylinders
					6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
					3 L / 147 cu in
345 hp
						at 6800 rpm
					Power
					424 hp
						at 5750 rpm
					Audi A6 4.2 FSI
						345 hp
						424 hp
						Maserati Ghibli S
					325 lb‑ft
						at 3500 rpm
					Max. Torque
					428 lb‑ft
						at 4500 rpm
					Audi A6 4.2 FSI
						325 lb‑ft
						428 lb‑ft
						Maserati Ghibli S
					Performance
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
					Maserati Ghibli S
				
							
							
							155 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							177 mph
						
					5.9 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					5 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
269 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Audi A6 4.2 FSI
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
226 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Maserati Ghibli S
▶ REPLAY
						11.79 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					9.41 lb/hp
						
				Audi A6 4.2 FSI
						11.79 lb/hp
						9.41 lb/hp
						Maserati Ghibli S
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
					Maserati Ghibli S
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						23 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						25 mpg
						
					
				Audi A6 4.2 FSI
						23 mpg
						25 mpg
						Maserati Ghibli S
					16 mpg
					city
					17 mpg
						
				No data
					highway
					33 mpg
						
				21.1 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					21.1 gal
						487 mi
					Range
					518 mi
				Audi A6 4.2 FSI
						487 mi
						518 mi
						Maserati Ghibli S
					Environmental Impact
	
				193.3 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).
181.9 kWh
						
				Audi A6 4.2 FSI
						193.3 kWh
						181.9 kWh
						Maserati Ghibli S
					Euro 4
					Emission Standard
					Euro 6b (NEFZ)
						
				393 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					359 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
					Maserati Ghibli S
				4
					Doors
					4
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1113 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1455 lb
				15.5 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					14.2 cu ft
				








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