The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Quattroporte GTS Automatic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 158,800

€ 81,700

€ 158,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Maserati Quattroporte GTS is 0.2 inches shorter and 10.2 inches lower.
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
58.3
76.7
83.8
68.5
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.3 in
Height
68.5 in
124.8
207.2
122.9
207.4
207.2 in
Length
207.4 in
124.8 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4332 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.3 %

General
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
AM156
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
523 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
523 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
479 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Performance
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Quattroporte GTS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
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8.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
8.01 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
22 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
15 mpg
city
30 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
465 mi
Range
861 mi
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
465 mi
861 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
202.8 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 GTS
202.8 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data