The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8 Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 97,700

€ 112,100

€ 97,700
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 L 4.2 TDI is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 21.5 cm longer, 5.4 cm wider and 30.3 cm taller than the Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
1741
1949
2111
1438
1895
2095
1949 mm
Width
1895 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2095 mm
1741 mm
Height
1438 mm
3122
5267
3064
5052
5267 mm
Length
5052 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3064 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
2120 kg
Kerb Weight
1880 kg
2670 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2345 kg

Weight Difference:
240 kg
11.32 %

General
Audi A8 L 4.2 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 automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CDSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
4244 CC
346 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
395 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 bhp
395 bhp
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
460 NM
at 4250 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
800 NM
460 NM
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Performance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec

Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
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6.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.76 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
6.13 kg/bhp
4.76 kg/bhp
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
38 mpg
19 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
30 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
motorway
27 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
746 mi
Range
380 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
380 mi
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Environmental Impact
154.3 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 L 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
278.4 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
345 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
450 L








No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data