The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Maserati Quattroporte Automatic (08 - 13)
€ 74,000
€ 114,300
€ 74,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 114,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A8 3.0 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Maserati Quattroporte.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte
57.5
76.7
83.1
56.6
74.6
82.5
76.7 in
Width
74.6 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
57.5 in
Height
56.6 in
117.8
202.2
120.6
200.7
202.2 in
Length
200.7 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
120.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.27 %
General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte
D4 (4H)
Generation
AM139
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 7000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
247 hp
395 hp
Maserati Quattroporte
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
406 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Maserati Quattroporte
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Quattroporte
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17.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.53 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
17.09 lb/hp
11.53 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
16 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte
30 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
874 mi
Range
380 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
874 mi
380 mi
Maserati Quattroporte
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
278.4 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
131.6 kWh
278.4 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
555 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
661 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
