The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8 Duoselect (07 - 08)
€ 93,600

€ 112,100

€ 93,600
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 50 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8.
Audi A8 50 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
58
76.6
83.9
56.6
74.6
82.5
76.6 in
Width
74.6 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
58 in
Height
56.6 in
118
203.6
120.6
198.9
203.6 in
Length
198.9 in
118 in
Wheelbase
120.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 50 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5170 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.27 %

General
Audi A8 50 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
D5 (4N)
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Audi A8 50 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DDVC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 7000 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
282 hp
395 hp
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
443 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Performance
Audi A8 50 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
269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
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16.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.38 lb/hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
16.02 lb/hp
10.38 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 50 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
42 mpg
15 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
37 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
20 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
799 mi
Range
354 mi
Audi A8 50 TDI
799 mi
354 mi
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
299.3 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
291 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
595 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 50 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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