Compare performance (571 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (91400 £ vs 147500 £ ) 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 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 91400 £ , while the Maserati Quattroporte costs 147500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56115 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A8 manages with 4.60 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Maserati Quattroporte with 11.10 L. The difference is about 6.50 L per 100 km.
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 has a evident edge – offering 571 HP compared to 430 HP. That’s roughly 141 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Maserati Quattroporte takes 4.80 s. That’s about 1 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Maserati Quattroporte performs somewhat better – reaching 288 km/h, while the Audi A8 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 38 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A8 pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 800 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Audi A8 is minimal lighter – 2035 kg compared to 2055 kg. The difference is around 20 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Maserati Quattroporte offers hardly perceptible more room – 530 L compared to 505 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.
When it comes to payload, Audi A8 evident takes the win – 700 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 215 kg.
The Audi A8 sits 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.
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
91400 - 134900 £
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Price
147500 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
11.10 L
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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
82 L
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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
4
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
2035 - 2415 kg
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Curb weight
2055 kg
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Trunk capacity
390 - 505 L
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Trunk capacity
530 L
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Length
5190 - 5320 mm
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Length
5262 mm
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Width
1945 mm
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Width
1948 mm
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Height
1473 - 1488 mm
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Height
1481 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
4.80 s
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Max Speed
250 km/h
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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
2967 - 3996 cm3
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Engine capacity
2979 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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The Audi A8 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.