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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6vsMaserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6

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

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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013

3.0 TDI V6

262 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2017
VS

Maserati Ghibli III (M157)

3.0 V6

275 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    155 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,390 km
    864 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6

  • Most powerful
    275 hp
    205 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,835 kg
    4,045 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    66/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
Power
262hp195kW
275hp205kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,935kg4,266lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Gross weight
2,585kg5,699lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
19.7s
Calculated
20.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
300Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,390km864mi
Calculated
1,186km737mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
5,265mm207in
4,971mm196in
Width
1,949mm77in
1,945mm77in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
3,122mm123in
2,998mm118in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,635mm64in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,653mm65in
Trunk volume
520L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
70L
CO2 emissions
155g/km
158g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V64,000-4,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V64,000 rpm2,000-2,600 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.7 s
20.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
262 hp
195 kW
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
275 hp
205 kW

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6 has 13 hp more than AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
1,835 kg
4,045 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V66.1 s
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V66.3 s

Although Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6 has more power, AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
1,390 km
864 mi
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
1,186 km
737 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
262 hp
195 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
275 hp
205 kW
6.3 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 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
5,265 mm
207.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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

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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.1 s
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.3 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
Power
262 hp
195 kW
275 hp
205 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,265 mm
207.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
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
Range score
1,390 km
864 mi
1,186 km
737 mi
CO2 score
155 g/km
158 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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
VehicleAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 203 km (126 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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