The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8 Duoselect (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 8.3 cm longer, 5.4 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
1460
1949
2111
1438
1895
2095
1949 mm
Width
1895 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2095 mm
1460 mm
Height
1438 mm
2992
5135
3064
5052
5135 mm
Length
5052 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3064 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
1860 kg
2570 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2345 kg

Weight Difference:
95 kg
4.86 %

General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
D4 (4H)
Generation
AM139
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CTBA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
4244 CC
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
395 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
254 bhp
395 bhp
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 4500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
580 NM
450 NM
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec

Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
▶ REPLAY
7.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.71 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
7.7 kg/bhp
4.71 kg/bhp
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
48 mpg
18 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
39 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
motorway
25 mpg
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
864 mi
Range
354 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
864 mi
354 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).
299.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
299.3 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
615 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
450 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data