Compare performance (571 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 147,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Maserati Quattroporte?
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 Quattroporte costs 147,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,115 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Maserati Quattroporte with 11.1 L/100km. The difference is about 6.5 L/100km.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Audi A8 offers visibly 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 noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Maserati Quattroporte takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers noticeably more torque with 800 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.
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 2,055 kg. The difference is around 20 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Maserati Quattroporte offers noticeably more boot space – 530 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.
When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries clearly more – 700 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 215 kg.
The Audi A8 is clearly superior 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.
The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.
detailsThe Maserati Quattroporte is a grand touring saloon that wraps Italian drama and handcrafted luxury around a chassis that clearly wants to be driven. For buyers who prefer emotion to spreadsheet-friendly logic, it makes a memorable entrance and rewards spirited journeys with a sonorous exhaust and sharp steering.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
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Price
147,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
11.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
58 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
105 - 260 g/km
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co2
252 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
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Curb weight
2,055 kg
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Trunk capacity
390 L
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Trunk capacity
530 L
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Length
-
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Length
5,262 mm
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Width
1,945 mm
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Width
1,948 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,481 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
525 - 700 kg
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Payload
485 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
286 - 571 HP
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Power HP
430 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
288 km/h
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Torque
500 - 800 Nm
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Torque
580 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Power kW
210 - 420 kW
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Power kW
316 kW
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Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,979 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Maserati
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