The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8 Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 112,100
€ 93,600
€ 112,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 50 TDI.
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Audi A8 50 TDI
56.6
74.6
82.5
58
76.6
83.9
74.6 in
Width
76.6 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
56.6 in
Height
58 in
120.6
198.9
118
203.6
198.9 in
Length
203.6 in
120.6 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Audi A8 50 TDI
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5170 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.3 %
General
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Audi A8 50 TDI
AM139
Generation
D5 (4N)
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 50 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DDVC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
395 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
395 hp
282 hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
339 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
339 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 50 TDI
Performance
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Audi A8 50 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 50 TDI
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10.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.02 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
10.49 lb/hp
16.02 lb/hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Audi A8 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
16 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
11 mpg
city
37 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
380 mi
Range
799 mi
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
380 mi
799 mi
Audi A8 50 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).
115.2 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
278.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 50 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
555 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Audi A8 50 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
