The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Quattroporte S Automatic (08 - 13) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 123,400
€ 85,300
€ 123,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Maserati Quattroporte S is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI.
Maserati Quattroporte S
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
56.6
74.6
82.5
57.9
76.7
83.1
74.6 in
Width
76.7 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
56.6 in
Height
57.9 in
120.6
200.7
122.9
207.3
200.7 in
Length
207.3 in
120.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Quattroporte S
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.66 %
General
Maserati Quattroporte S
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Quattroporte S
Audi A8 L 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
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
424 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte S
424 hp
254 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
361 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte S
361 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Performance
Maserati Quattroporte S
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Quattroporte S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.44 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte S
10.74 lb/hp
17.44 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Quattroporte S
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte S
15 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
10 mpg
city
31 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
356 mi
Range
849 mi
Maserati Quattroporte S
356 mi
849 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
297.4 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).
123.4 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte S
297.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
587 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Quattroporte S
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
661 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
