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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6vsAUDI A8 (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6

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

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Maserati Ghibli III (M157)

3.0 V6

330 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2016
VS

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013

3.0 TFSI V6

310 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    263 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    330 hp
    246 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,810 kg
    3,990 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    183 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,051 km
    653 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
Power
330hp246kW
310hp231kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Gross weight-
2,520kg5,556lb
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.5s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
58.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
17.4s
Calculated
17.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
899km559mi
Calculated
1,051km653mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,971mm196in
5,135mm202in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,949mm77in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
2,992mm118in
Front track
1,635mm64in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,653mm65in
1,635mm64in
Trunk volume
500L
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
82L
CO2 emissions
207g/km
183g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V65,000 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V65,200-6,500 rpm2,900-4,750 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.4 s
17.9 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
110 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
330 hp
246 kW
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
310 hp
231 kW

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6 has 20 hp more than AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
1,830 kg
4,034 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
263 km/h
163 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6 and AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6: 1.1 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
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
899 km
559 mi
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
1,051 km
653 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
330 hp
246 kW
5.6 s
263 km/h
163 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
310 hp
231 kW
5.7 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
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,971 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,135 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6 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
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
5.6 s
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.7 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
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
Power
330 hp
246 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.7 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,971 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,135 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
899 km
559 mi
1,051 km
653 mi
CO2 score
207 g/km
183 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 152 km (95 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 24 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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