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Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8vsAUDI A8 (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel

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

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Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156)

3.8 V8

350 hp3798 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2016
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Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel

  • Most powerful
    385 hp
    287 kW
  • Highest torque
    850 Nm
    627 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    189 hp/t
    141 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    194 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,108 km
    689 mi
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph Unrestricted
    307 km/h
    191 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,900 kg
    4,189 lb
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
Power
350hp261kW
385hp287kW
Torque
710Nm524lb-ft
850Nm627lb-ft
Curb weight
1,900kg4,189lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Gross weight-
2,705kg5,964lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.8s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
48.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
12.8s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
374Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
417Nm/t279lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km418mi
Calculated
1,108km689mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,798cc232cu in
4,134cc252cu in
Length
5,262mm207in
5,135mm202in
Width
1,948mm77in
1,949mm77in
Height
1,481mm58in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
3,171mm125in
2,992mm118in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,647mm65in
1,635mm64in
Trunk volume
530L
490L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
82L
CO2 emissions
278g/km
194g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean dieselPowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V86,800 rpm2,250-3,500 rpm7,050 rpm
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel3,750 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.8 s
14.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
122 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8
350 hp
261 kW
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
385 hp
287 kW

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel has 35 hp more than Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8 and AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8
710 Nm
524 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
850 Nm
627 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
2,040 kg
4,497 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 VI (M156)3.8 V8
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 VI (M156)3.8 V84.7 s
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel4.7 s

Although AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel has more power, Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel and Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8: 4.5 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 VI (M156)3.8 V8
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8
672 km
418 mi
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
1,108 km
689 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8
350 hp
261 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
385 hp
287 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 VI (M156)3.8 V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,262 mm
207.2 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 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
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel 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 VI (M156)3.8 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
4.7 s
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.7 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
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
Power
350 hp
261 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
710 Nm
524 lb-ft
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,262 mm
207.2 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,135 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
672 km
418 mi
1,108 km
689 mi
CO2 score
278 g/km
194 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Uses 4.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 436 km (271 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 84 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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