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Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 BiturbovsAUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Maserati Quattroporte IV

2.0 Biturbo

287 hp1996 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan1994-1998
VS

AUDI A8 (D2/4D)

4.2 V8 32V

300 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1998

Comparison overview

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Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,545 kg
    3,406 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.1 L/100 km
    14.6 mpg US
    17.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    769 km
    478 mi
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 BiturboAUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
Power
287hp214kW
300hp224kW
Torque
362Nm267lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
1,945kg4,288lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.0s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
75.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
672km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,996cc122cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,550mm179in
5,034mm198in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,380mm54in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,882mm113in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,500mm59in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance-
146mm6in
Trunk volume
420L
525L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 BiturboAUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo6,500 rpm3,000 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V6,000 rpm3,300 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 BiturboAUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
23.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
287 hp
214 kW
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
300 hp
224 kW

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V has 13 hp more than Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
362 Nm
267 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
1,750 kg
3,858 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo5.9 s
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V7.3 s

Although AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V has more power, Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V: 1.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V: 3.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
769 km
478 mi
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
672 km
417 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
287 hp
214 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
300 hp
224 kW
7.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
Power
287 hp
214 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
Power
287 hp
214 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
5.9 s
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
7.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 BiturboAUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
Power
287 hp
214 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
362 Nm
267 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
672 km
417 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 BiturboAUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo

  • Is 205 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 98 km (61 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 38 Nm more
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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