Compare performance (430 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (147,500 £ vs 91,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Maserati Quattroporte or Audi A8?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
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 considerably more efficient than the Maserati Quattroporte with 11.1 L/100km. The difference is about 6.5 L/100km.
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 A8 offers markedly 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 Quattroporte takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1 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.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Audi A8 is only slightly lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,055 kg. The difference is around 20 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Maserati Quattroporte offers markedly 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 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.
The 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.
detailsThe 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.
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Price
147,500 £
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Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
11.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
58 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
252 g/km
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co2
105 - 260 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
-
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Curb weight
2,055 kg
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Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
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Trunk capacity
530 L
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Trunk capacity
390 L
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Length
5,262 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,948 mm
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Width
1,945 mm
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Height
1,481 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
485 kg
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Payload
525 - 700 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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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
430 HP
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Power HP
286 - 571 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
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Max Speed
288 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
580 Nm
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Torque
500 - 800 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Power kW
316 kW
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Power kW
210 - 420 kW
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Engine capacity
2,979 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,023
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Model Year
2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
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Brand
Maserati
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Brand
Audi
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