The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Quattroporte S Q4 Automatic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
€ 111,000

€ 96,100

€ 111,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,100
ⓘ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 S is 0.2 inches shorter and 10.2 inches lower.
Maserati Quattroporte S
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
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 S
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
4233 lb
Curb Weight
4321 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5589 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.04 %

General
Maserati Quattroporte S
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
AM156
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Quattroporte S
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
CDRA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte S
404 hp
366 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte S
406 lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Performance
Maserati Quattroporte S
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
176 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Quattroporte S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
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10.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.81 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte S
10.48 lb/hp
11.81 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Quattroporte S
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte S
24 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
513 mi
Range
577 mi
Maserati Quattroporte S
513 mi
577 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
183.8 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte S
183.8 kWh
183.8 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Quattroporte S
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data