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Audi A8 vs Maserati Gran Convertible comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 143,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Maserati Gran Convertible?

Audi A8 vs Maserati Gran Convertible: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • significantly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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Maserati Gran Convertible

  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A8

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A8 is significantly cheaper – starting at 91,400 £ , while the Maserati Gran Convertible costs 143,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 51,698 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Maserati Gran Convertible with 10.2 L/100km. The difference is about 5.6 L/100km.

Gran Convertible

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A8 offers marginally more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Gran Convertible is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Audi A8 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers slightly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

A8

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Audi A8 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Maserati Gran Convertible is a bit lighter – 1,795 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A8 offers clearly more boot space – 390 L compared to 172 L. That’s a difference of about 218 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries visibly more – 700 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 200 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £91,400
A8

Audi A8

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 286 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 58 km
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Audi A8

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Maserati Gran Convertible

The Maserati GranCabrio is a striking, sun-loving grand tourer that blends Italian flair with a soundtrack that turns every weekend run into an event. It promises effortless cruising and a cabin wrapped in luxury materials, making it as comfortable on a coastal boulevard as it is show-stopping at a valet line.

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Maserati Gran Convertible

Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
143,100 - 177,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.2 - 10.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
230 - 235 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
1,795 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
172 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,957 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
490 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
600 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
361 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Maserati
What drive types are available for the Audi A8?

The Audi A8 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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