Maserati Quattroporte (2003 – 2012) vs Audi A8 (2003 – 2005): specs compared
The Audi A8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 450 hp against 400 hp. The Maserati Quattroporte has the higher top speed: 275 km/h against 250 km/h. The Audi A8 uses less fuel, from 8.4 L/100 km against 15.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,670 kg against 1,860 kg. At 5,182 mm, the Audi A8 is 130 mm longer than the Maserati Quattroporte.
| Specification |
Maserati
Quattroporte
2003 – 2012
|
Audi
A8
2003 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2012 | 2003 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 11 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | RWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 401 hp | 220 – 450 hp |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 300 – 650 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.2 s | 5.1 – 8.1 s |
| Top speed | 275 km/h | 241 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 15.8 L/100 km | 8.4 – 14.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 5,052 – 5,182 mm |
| Width | 1,895 mm | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,438 mm | 1,445 – 1,455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,063 mm | 2,944 – 3,073 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,860 kg | 1,670 – 1,960 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.