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Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6vsAUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8

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

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Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156)

S 3.0 V6

410 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2016
VS

AUDI S6 (C7)

4.0 TFSI V8

420 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,760 kg
    3,880 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    233 hp/t
    174 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    223 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

AUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
410hp306kW
420hp313kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Gross weight-
2,505kg5,523lb
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
54.2s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
46.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
14.3s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
222hp/t165kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
313Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
3,993cc244cu in
Length
5,262mm207in
4,931mm194in
Width
1,948mm77in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,481mm58in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
3,171mm125in
2,916mm115in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,647mm65in
1,606mm63in
Trunk volume
530L
530L
Max trunk volume-
995L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
75L
CO2 emissions
223g/km
225g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6AUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8PowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V65,500 rpm1,750-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V85,500-6,400 rpm1,400-5,200 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.3 s
13.9 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
191 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
410 hp
306 kW
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
420 hp
313 kW

AUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 has 10 hp more than Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6 and AUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
1,895 kg
4,178 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)S 3.0 V6
285 km/h
177 mph
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
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)S 3.0 V65.1 s
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V84.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 and Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6: 0.5 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)S 3.0 V6
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

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)S 3.0 V6
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
833 km
518 mi
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
781 km
485 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
410 hp
306 kW
5.1 s
285 km/h
177 mph
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
420 hp
313 kW
4.6 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)S 3.0 V6
Power
410 hp
306 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 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
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,931 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 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)S 3.0 V6
Power
410 hp
306 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 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
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
5.1 s
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.6 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
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
410 hp
306 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
4.6 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,931 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
781 km
485 mi
CO2 score
223 g/km
225 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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
VehicleMaserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6AUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 52 km (32 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

AUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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