The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Quattroporte S Q4 Automatic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 114,900

€ 102,300

€ 114,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Maserati Quattroporte S is 5 inches longer and 0.8 inches taller.
Maserati Quattroporte S
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
58.3
76.7
83.8
57.5
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.3 in
Height
57.5 in
124.8
207.2
117.8
202.2
207.2 in
Length
202.2 in
124.8 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Quattroporte S
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4233 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5964 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
9.22 %

General
Maserati Quattroporte S
Audi A8 4.2 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 S
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
CTEC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
424 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte S
424 hp
380 hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
428 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte S
428 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Performance
Maserati Quattroporte S
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
179 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
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9.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.27 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte S
9.98 lb/hp
12.27 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Quattroporte S
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte S
24 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
17 mpg
city
25 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
513 mi
Range
777 mi
Maserati Quattroporte S
513 mi
777 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
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).
148.1 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte S
183.8 kWh
148.1 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Quattroporte S
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data