The Comparative Analysis :

Maserati Quattroporte S Automatic (08 - 13) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 123,400
Maserati Quattroporte S Automatic (08 - 13) Maserati Quattroporte S
€ 97,700
 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 123,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Maserati Quattroporte S 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 4.2 TDI.
Maserati Quattroporte S
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
56.6
Blueprint Maserati Quattroporte S Automatic (08 - 13)
74.6
82.5
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Maserati Quattroporte S Automatic (08 - 13)
120.6
200.7
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
200.7 in
Length
207.4 in
120.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Maserati Quattroporte S
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5886 lb
Maserati Quattroporte S Automatic (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.59 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Maserati Quattroporte S
Audi A8 L 4.2 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 4.2 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
424 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte S
424 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
361 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte S
361 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Performance

Maserati Quattroporte S
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Quattroporte S

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.51 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte S
10.74 lb/hp
13.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Maserati Quattroporte S
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte S
15 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
10 mpg
city
25 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
356 mi
Range
746 mi
Maserati Quattroporte S
356 mi
746 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 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).
154.3 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte S
297.4 kWh
154.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
587 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Maserati Quattroporte S
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
661 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data