The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8 Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 77,600
€ 112,100
€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,100
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
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
198.9
202.2 in
Length
198.9 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
120.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5170 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.83 %
General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
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 4.2 V8
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CTBA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 7000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
254 hp
395 hp
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
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16.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.49 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
16.97 lb/hp
10.49 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
16 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
32 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
864 mi
Range
380 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
864 mi
380 mi
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
278.4 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
278.4 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
555 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
