Car comparison

AUDI S4 (B8) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI 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 S4 (B8) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2014-2015
VS

Maserati Ghibli III (M157)

3.0 V6

330 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Lightest
    1,705 kg
    3,759 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    146 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    178 g/km
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
Power
333hp248kW
330hp246kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,705kg3,759lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Gross weight
2,255kg4,971lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
263 km/h
163 mph
To 99% top speed
49.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
58.5s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
17.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
792km492mi
Calculated
899km559mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,716mm186in
4,971mm196in
Width
1,826mm72in
1,945mm77in
Height
1,406mm55in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,811mm111in
2,998mm118in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,635mm64in
Rear track
1,539mm61in
1,653mm65in
Trunk volume
480L
500L
Max trunk volume
962L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
80L
CO2 emissions
178g/km
207g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65,500-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V65,000 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
17.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
263 km/h
163 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
178 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
330 hp
246 kW

AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 has 3 hp more than Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6 and AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
1,810 kg
3,990 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
263 km/h
163 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65.0 s
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V65.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6: 1.2 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
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
792 km
492 mi
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
899 km
559 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
330 hp
246 kW
5.6 s
263 km/h
163 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
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 in
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

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
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
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

AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI 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
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.0 s
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
5.6 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
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
Lightness
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 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
792 km
492 mi
899 km
559 mi
CO2 score
178 g/km
207 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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 S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 29 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Has 107 km (66 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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