The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Maserati Quattroporte S Automatic (08 - 13)

€ 97,700
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 123,400
 Maserati Quattroporte S Automatic (08 - 13) Maserati Quattroporte S
€ 97,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 123,400

ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 11.9 inches taller than the Maserati Quattroporte S.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte S
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
56.6
Blueprint Maserati Quattroporte S Automatic (08 - 13)
74.6
82.5
76.7 in
Width
74.6 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
68.5 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Maserati Quattroporte S Automatic (08 - 13)
120.6
200.7
207.4 in
Length
200.7 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
120.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte S
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5214 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.59 %
Maserati Quattroporte S Automatic (08 - 13)

General

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte S
D4 (4H)
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 automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte S
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CDSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 7000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 hp
424 hp
Maserati Quattroporte S
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
Maserati Quattroporte S

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Quattroporte S

▶ REPLAY
13.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.74 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
13.51 lb/hp
10.74 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte S
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
31 mpg
15 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte S
25 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
356 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
356 mi
Maserati Quattroporte S
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).
297.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
297.4 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
587 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
661 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data