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Audi Q8 vs Maserati Ghibli comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 88,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Maserati Ghibli?

Audi Q8 vs Maserati Ghibli: Key differences

Audi Q8

  • slightly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space

Maserati Ghibli

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  • moderately lighter

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

Q8

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi Q8 is slightly cheaper – starting at 77,300 £ , while the Maserati Ghibli costs 88,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,438 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q8 uses 3.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Maserati Ghibli with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

Ghibli

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q8 offers noticeably more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 430 HP. That’s roughly 210 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Maserati Ghibli takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers noticeably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

Q8

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Maserati Ghibli is moderately lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 222 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers somewhat more boot space – 605 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries moderately more – 665 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 88 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 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.

from £77,300
Q8

Audi Q8

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 231 - 640 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 80 km
Audi Q8
Maserati Ghibli

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Audi Q8

The Audi Q8 wraps coupe-like flair around a burly SUV stance, serving up a cabin dressed in premium materials and smart tech that puts comfort and swagger front and center. It’s composed and comfortable on long runs yet happy to play when asked, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want head-turning looks without surrendering everyday practicality.

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Maserati Ghibli

The Maserati Ghibli cuts a striking figure with Italian flair, serving up rare elegance and a soundtrack that makes even mundane commutes feel cinematic. It’s a driver's car with comfortable manners and enough personality to turn heads, perfect for buyers who want grand tourer charisma without ostentatious showboating.

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Audi Q8
Maserati Ghibli

Costs and Consumption

Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
-
Length
4,971 mm
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
-
Height
1,461 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Maserati
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