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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6vsAUDI S6 (C7) · Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI V8

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

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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017

S Q4 3.0 V6

430 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2018-present
VS

AUDI S6 (C7) · Facelift 2016

4.0 TFSI V8

450 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI S6 (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    237 hp/t
    177 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    798 km
    496 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8
Power
430hp321kW
450hp336kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Gross weight-
2,505kg5,523lb
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.2s99% target: 283 km/h / 176 mph
Calculated
42.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
13.2s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
230hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
237hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
310Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
798km496mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
3,993cc244cu in
Length
4,971mm196in
4,931mm194in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
2,917mm115in
Front track
1,635mm64in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,653mm65in
1,607mm63in
Trunk volume
500L
530L
Max trunk volume-
995L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
75L
CO2 emissions-
218g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6AUDI S6 (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI V8PowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S6 (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V65,750 rpm2,250-4,000 rpm6,000 rpm
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V85,800-6,400 rpm1,400-5,700 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.2 s
13.0 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
121 mph
194 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
430 hp
321 kW
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8
450 hp
336 kW

AUDI S6 (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI V8 has 20 hp more than Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6 and AUDI S6 (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI V8: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 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
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 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
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
286 km/h
178 mph
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 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
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V64.7 s
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V84.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S6 (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI V8 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 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
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S6 (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI V8 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6: 2.6 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
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
667 km
414 mi
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8
798 km
496 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
430 hp
321 kW
4.7 s
286 km/h
178 mph
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8
450 hp
336 kW
4.4 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
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 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
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 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
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

AUDI S6 (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI 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
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
4.7 s
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
4.4 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
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8
Power
430 hp
321 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.4 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
667 km
414 mi
798 km
496 mi
CO2 score
-
218 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6AUDI S6 (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI V8
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S6 (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 131 km (82 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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