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Audi A8 vs Maserati Levante comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 93,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Maserati Levante?

Audi A8 vs Maserati Levante: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Maserati Levante

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  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A8

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A8 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 91,400 £ , while the Maserati Levante costs 93,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,510 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati Levante with 9.7 L/100km. The difference is about 5.1 L/100km.

Levante

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 clearly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 430 HP. That’s roughly 141 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Maserati Levante takes 5.2 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.

A8

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A8 is marginally lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 130 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Levante offers markedly more boot space – 580 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 190 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries somewhat more – 700 kg compared to 615 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 is far ahead overall 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 Levante

The Maserati Levante blends Italian flair with SUV practicality, wrapped in sculpted lines and a throaty exhaust note that ensures it never goes unnoticed. It's a driver's SUV that favors emotion over spreadsheets, pairing a luxurious cabin with lively handling so even the daily commute feels like a cheeky weekend escape.

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Bert
14 Jan 2026, 04:41:42

What a rubbish comparison.
You take two comparable models with roughly the same engine, right?
There are plenty of those. A Frecale normally has fewer hp than a Levante, so why do a test like this.
That way you fail the test yourselves.
So dumb.....

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Berhard
14 Jan 2026, 04:30:38

This comparison falls completely flat — you're supposed to take two comparable models, aren't you? You pick a Porsche with 1,150 hp; that's ridiculous.

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Jean-pierre
12 Jan 2026, 22:44:32

Seductive, efficient, full of torque, devastatingly quick (the Trofeo), comfortable, with splendid leather and carbon, magnificent and brilliant headlights — reserved for artists or demanding business leaders.

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Maserati Levante

Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
93,900 - 125,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.7 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
221 - 273 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,184 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
580 L
Length
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Length
5,005 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,981 mm
Height
-
Height
1,693 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
316 - 615 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, 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
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
245 - 264 km/h
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,979 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
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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