The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Quattroporte Automatic (08 - 13) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
€ 114,300
€ 82,600
€ 114,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Maserati Quattroporte is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 11.9 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Maserati Quattroporte
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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
200.7
122.9
207.4
200.7 in
Length
207.4 in
120.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Quattroporte
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.9 %
General
Maserati Quattroporte
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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
395 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
339 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte
339 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
Maserati Quattroporte
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Quattroporte
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
11.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.89 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte
11.53 lb/hp
17.89 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Quattroporte
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte
16 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
11 mpg
city
29 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
380 mi
Range
861 mi
Maserati Quattroporte
380 mi
861 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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).
133.7 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte
278.4 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
555 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Quattroporte
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
661 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
