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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017 Trofeo 3.8 V8 GDIvsAUDI S8 (D5) · Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8

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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017

Trofeo 3.8 V8 GDI

580 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2020-present
VS

AUDI S8 (D5) · Facelift 2021

4.0 TFSI V8

571 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2021-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.1 L/100 km
    15.6 mpg US
    18.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017Trofeo 3.8 V8 GDIAUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
Power
580hp433kW
571hp426kW
Torque
730Nm538lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
2,094kg4,616lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Gross weight-
2,835kg6,250lb
Top speed
326 km/h
203 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.0s99% target: 323 km/h / 201 mph
Calculated
36.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
11.0s
Calculated
11.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
277hp/t207kW/t126hp/1000 lb
Calculated
257hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
349Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
360Nm/t241lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
759km472mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,799cc232cu in
3,996cc244cu in
Length
4,971mm196in
5,190mm204in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,945mm77in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
2,998mm118in
Front track-
1,629mm64in
Rear track-
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume
500L
505L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 Trofeo 3.8 V8 GDIAUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8PowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 Trofeo 3.8 V8 GDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017Trofeo 3.8 V8 GDI6,750 rpm2,250-5,250 rpm7,000 rpm
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V86,000 rpm2,050-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017Trofeo 3.8 V8 GDIAUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.0 s
11.2 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
49.4 s
-
Top speed
326 km/h
203 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
210 km/h
130 mph
203 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017Trofeo 3.8 V8 GDI
580 hp
433 kW
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
571 hp
426 kW

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 Trofeo 3.8 V8 GDI has 9 hp more than AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 Trofeo 3.8 V8 GDI: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017Trofeo 3.8 V8 GDI
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017Trofeo 3.8 V8 GDI
2,094 kg
4,616 lb
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
2,220 kg
4,894 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 2017Trofeo 3.8 V8 GDI
326 km/h
203 mph
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 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 2017Trofeo 3.8 V8 GDI4.3 s
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V83.8 s

Although Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 Trofeo 3.8 V8 GDI has more power, AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 Trofeo 3.8 V8 GDI: 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
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017Trofeo 3.8 V8 GDI
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 Trofeo 3.8 V8 GDI: 3.9 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 2017Trofeo 3.8 V8 GDI
277 hp/t
207 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017Trofeo 3.8 V8 GDI
580 hp
433 kW
4.3 s
326 km/h
203 mph
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
571 hp
426 kW
3.8 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 2017Trofeo 3.8 V8 GDI
Power
580 hp
433 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
326 km/h
203 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,971 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
Power
571 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,190 mm
204.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 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 2017Trofeo 3.8 V8 GDI
Power
580 hp
433 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
326 km/h
203 mph
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
Power
571 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 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 2017Trofeo 3.8 V8 GDI
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
4.3 s
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
3.8 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 2017Trofeo 3.8 V8 GDI
277 hp/t
207 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017Trofeo 3.8 V8 GDIAUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
Power
580 hp
433 kW
571 hp
426 kW
Torque
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
3.8 s
Top speed
326 km/h
203 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,094 kg
4,616 lb
2,220 kg
4,894 lb
Fuel consumption
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 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
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,190 mm
204.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Range score
-
759 km
472 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
277 hp/t
207 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 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 Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 Trofeo 3.8 V8 GDIAUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8
Consumption14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.72 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.40 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,859 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 Trofeo 3.8 V8 GDI

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Is 126 kg lighter
  • Has 61 km/h (38 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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