The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. Maserati Quattroporte S Q4 Automatic (13 - 16)
€ 70,000

€ 107,700

€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 107,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A8 3.0 TDI is 4.9 inches shorter and 0.8 inches lower.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte S
57.5
76.7
83.1
58.3
76.7
83.8
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 in
117.8
202.2
124.8
207.2
202.2 in
Length
207.2 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
124.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte S
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.6 %

General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte S
D4 (4H)
Generation
AM156
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte S
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CLAB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
201 hp
404 hp
Maserati Quattroporte S
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Maserati Quattroporte S
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte S
146 mph
Maximum Speed
176 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Quattroporte S
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20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.48 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
20.51 lb/hp
10.48 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte S
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
22 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte S
32 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
932 mi
Range
469 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
469 mi
Maserati Quattroporte S
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
200.8 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
200.8 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data