Maserati Quattroporte IV
3.2 V8 32V
336 hp3217 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan1996-1998
Car comparison
Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32VvsAUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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AUDI S8 (D2)
4.2 V8 32V
340 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1996-1998
Comparison overview
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Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V
- Fastest top speed285 km/h177 mph Unrestricted270 km/h168 mph Restricted
- Highest torque450 Nm332 lb-ft
- Lightest1,647 kg3,631 lb
- Best power-to-weight204 hp/t152 kW/t4.9 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption13.1 L/100 km18.0 mpg US21.6 mpg UK
- Best overall score72/100
- Best performance score70/100
- Best economy score72/100
- Best practicality score77/100
AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.5 s
- Most powerful340 hp254 kW
- Lowest city consumption20.8 L/100 km11.3 mpg US13.6 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
- Best estimated range629 km391 mi
- Largest trunk525 L
Specification comparison
| Model | MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V | AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 336hp251kW | 340hp254kW |
| Torque | 450Nm332lb-ft | 410Nm302lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,647kg3,631lb | 1,720kg3,792lb |
| Gross weight | 2,045kg4,508lb | 2,320kg5,115lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 285 km/h177 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 60.9s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph Calculated | 55.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.8s | 5.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 16.1s Calculated | 16.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.6s Calculated | 5.3s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK | 14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 25.3L/100 km9.3mpg US11.2mpg UK | 20.8L/100 km11.3mpg US13.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK | 10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.6s Calculated | 13.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb Calculated | 198hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton Calculated | 238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 611km379mi Calculated | 629km391mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,217cc196cu in | 4,172cc255cu in |
| Length | 4,550mm179in | 5,034mm198in |
| Width | 1,810mm71in | 1,880mm74in |
| Height | 1,380mm54in | 1,420mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,650mm104in | 2,882mm113in |
| Front track | 1,522mm60in | 1,587mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,502mm59in | 1,579mm62in |
| Trunk volume | - | 525L |
| Max trunk volume | 475L | - |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 80L | 90L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32VAUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32VPowerTorque
- Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V: Power / Torque
- AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V | 6,400 rpm | 4,400 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
| AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V | 6,600 rpm | 3,500 rpm | 6,850 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V | AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.6 s | 5.3 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.8 s | 5.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 16.1 s | 16.6 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 285 km/h177 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.6 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.3 s | 6.1 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.2 s | 9.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.6 s | 11.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.6 s | 13.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 182 km/h 113 mph | 181 km/h 112 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V | 336 hp 251 kW |
| AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V | 340 hp 254 kW |
AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V has 4 hp more than Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V.
The biggest power difference is between Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V and AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V: 4 hp (3 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft |
| AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V | 410 Nm 302 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V | 1,647 kg 3,631 lb |
| AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V | 1,720 kg 3,792 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V | Unrestricted 285 km/h177 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph |
| AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V | 5.8 s |
| AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V | 5.5 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V and Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V: 0.3 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V | 13.1 L/100 km 18.0 mpg US 21.6 mpg UK |
| AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V | 14.3 L/100 km 16.4 mpg US 19.8 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V and AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V: 1.2 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V | 204 hp/t 152 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp |
| AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V | 198 hp/t 147 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V | 611 km 379 mi |
| AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V | 629 km 391 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V | 336 hp 251 kW | 5.8 s | Unrestricted 285 km/h177 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph |
| AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V | 340 hp 254 kW | 5.5 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.
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| MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V |
| 13.1 L/100 km 18.0 mpg US 21.6 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V |
| 14.3 L/100 km 16.4 mpg US 19.8 mpg UK | ||||||
Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V | 13.1 L/100 km 18.0 mpg US 21.6 mpg UK | 5.8 s |
| AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V | 14.3 L/100 km 16.4 mpg US 19.8 mpg UK | 5.5 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V | 204 hp/t 152 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp | 13.1 L/100 km 18.0 mpg US 21.6 mpg UK |
| AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V | 198 hp/t 147 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp | 14.3 L/100 km 16.4 mpg US 19.8 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V | AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 336 hp 251 kW | 340 hp 254 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft | 410 Nm 302 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.8 s | 5.5 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 285 km/h177 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,647 kg 3,631 lb | 1,720 kg 3,792 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 13.1 L/100 km 18.0 mpg US 21.6 mpg UK | 14.3 L/100 km 16.4 mpg US 19.8 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 611 km 379 mi | 629 km 391 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 475 L 16.8 cu ft | 525 L 18.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 204 hp/t 152 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp | 198 hp/t 147 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V | AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V |
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| Consumption | 13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK | 14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 22.93 LC100 km | 25.03 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 36.89 LC100 mi | 40.27 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal | 2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,439 LC/year | 3,754 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V
- Has 40 Nm more
- Is 73 kg lighter
- Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Smallest trunk
AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V
- Has 4 hp more
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 19 km (12 mi) more estimated range
- Has 50 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Most powerful
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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