The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Maserati Quattroporte S Q4 Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 97,700

€ 117,200

€ 97,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is 0.2 inches longer and 10.2 inches taller.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte S
68.5
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
68.5 in
Height
58.3 in
122.9
207.4
124.8
207.2
207.4 in
Length
207.2 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
124.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte S
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
9.44 %

General
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte S
D4 (4H)
Generation
AM156
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte S
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CDSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 5750 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 hp
424 hp
Maserati Quattroporte S
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Maserati Quattroporte S
Performance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
179 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Quattroporte S
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13.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.98 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
13.51 lb/hp
9.98 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte S
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
31 mpg
20 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte S
25 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
23 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
746 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
414 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).
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).
227.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
227.4 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 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
1367 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data