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Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8vsAUDI S4 (B8) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

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
VS

AUDI S4 (B8) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2014-2015

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    710 Nm
    524 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • 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 estimated range
    792 km
    492 mi
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
350hp261kW
333hp248kW
Torque
710Nm524lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,705kg3,759lb
Gross weight-
2,255kg4,971lb
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
49.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
12.8s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
374Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km418mi
Calculated
792km492mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,798cc232cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
5,262mm207in
4,716mm186in
Width
1,948mm77in
1,826mm72in
Height
1,481mm58in
1,406mm55in
Wheelbase
3,171mm125in
2,811mm111in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,647mm65in
1,539mm61in
Trunk volume
530L
480L
Max trunk volume-
962L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
61L
CO2 emissions
278g/km
178g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 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
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65,500-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.8 s
15.0 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
122 mph
186 km/h
116 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
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8 has 17 hp more than AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8: 17 hp (13 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
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 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
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
1,705 kg
3,759 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
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
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
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8 and AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 0.3 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 VI (M156)3.8 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8: 4.2 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
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
792 km
492 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
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.0 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
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

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
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

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8 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
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.0 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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
350 hp
261 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
710 Nm
524 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.0 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
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 in
Range score
672 km
418 mi
792 km
492 mi
CO2 score
278 g/km
178 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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 VI (M156) 3.8 V8AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 120 km (75 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 100 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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