Audi S8 vs Maserati Quattroporte (2024)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$16,500
- S8: $16,500 cheaper, 139 hp more.
- Quattroporte: 2 mpg better, 6.2 cu ft more seats-up cargo.
- S8 wins 4 of 8 measures.
| Measure | S8 | Quattroporte | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $124,495 | $140,995 | S8 |
| Horsepower | 563 hp | 424 hp | S8 |
| Torque | 590 lb-ft | 428 lb-ft | S8 |
| MPG combined | 18 mpg | 20 mpg | Quattroporte |
| Cargo, max | 13.0 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 12.5 cu ft | 18.7 cu ft | Quattroporte |
| Rear legroom | 44.3 in | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 41.5 in | N/A | N/A |
| Length | 203.9 in to 209.5 in | 207.2 in | N/A |
| Width | 76.6 in | 76.7 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 5,250 lb | 4,233 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 3.8 s tested | 4.4 s estimate | S8 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| S8 AWD $123,400 | Quattroporte Modena Ultima Q4 AWD $139,000 | $15,600 |
| Quattroporte Modena Ultima Q4 AWD $139,000 | S8 AWD $123,400 | $15,600 |
Cost to run
S8 costs $15,220 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | S8 | Quattroporte |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $124,495 | $140,995 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,133 | $1,920 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $12,800 | $11,520 |
| Total, 6 years | $137,295 | $152,515 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: S8 wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | S8 | 12% |
| MPG | Quattroporte | 10% |
| Power | S8 | 25% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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