The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8 Duoselect (07 - 08) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 112,100
€ 81,700
€ 112,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,700
ⓘ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 significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 11.9 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI.
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
56.6
74.6
82.5
68.5
76.7
83.1
74.6 in
Width
76.7 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
56.6 in
Height
68.5 in
120.6
198.9
122.9
207.4
198.9 in
Length
207.4 in
120.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4101 lb
Curb Weight
4332 lb
5170 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.33 %
General
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Audi A8 L 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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
395 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
395 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
332 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Performance
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
171 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
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10.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
10.38 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
15 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
10 mpg
city
30 mpg
20 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
354 mi
Range
861 mi
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
354 mi
861 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
299.3 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).
133.7 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
299.3 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
595 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
