The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8 Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 112,100
€ 77,600
€ 112,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
56.6
74.6
82.5
57.5
76.7
83.1
74.6 in
Width
76.7 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
56.6 in
Height
57.5 in
120.6
198.9
117.8
202.2
198.9 in
Length
202.2 in
120.6 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5170 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.83 %
General
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
AM139
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CTBA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
395 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
395 hp
254 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
339 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
339 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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10.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.97 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
10.49 lb/hp
16.97 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
16 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
11 mpg
city
32 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
380 mi
Range
864 mi
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
380 mi
864 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
278.4 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).
121.3 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
278.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
555 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
