The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) vs. Maserati Quattroporte Diesel Automatic (14 - 16)
€ 91,100
![Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_A8_D4.png)
€ 94,900
![Maserati Quattroporte Diesel Automatic (14 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Maserati_Quattroporte_AM156.webp)
€ 91,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,900
ⓘ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 4.2 FSI is 4.9 inches shorter and 0.8 inches lower.
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
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 4.2 FSI
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb
![Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_A8_D4.png)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.31 %
![Maserati Quattroporte Diesel Automatic (14 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Maserati_Quattroporte_AM156.png)
General
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
D4 (4H)
Generation
AM156
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CDRA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
271 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
366 hp
271 hp
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
328 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
Performance
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
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Audi A8 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
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Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
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11.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.34 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
11.51 lb/hp
15.34 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
25 mpg
38 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
588 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
588 mi
702 mi
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
127.6 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
179.9 kWh
127.6 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data