Audi S6 Avant (2008 – 2011) vs Maserati Quattroporte (2008 – 2012): specs compared
The Maserati Quattroporte is the more powerful of the two, with up to 440 hp against 435 hp. It has the higher top speed: 285 km/h against 249 km/h. The Audi S6 Avant uses less fuel, from 12.6 L/100 km against 15.7 L/100 km. The Maserati Quattroporte is the lighter car, from 1,880 kg against 1,970 kg. At 5,052 mm, the Maserati Quattroporte is 114 mm longer than the Audi S6 Avant.
| Specification |
Audi
S6 Avant
2008 – 2011
|
Maserati
Quattroporte
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2011 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | Avant · Estate / wagon | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 435 hp | 439 hp |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 590 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.3 s | 5.3 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 285 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.6 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,938 mm | 5,052 mm |
| Width | 1,864 mm | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm | 1,438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,847 mm | 3,063 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,970 kg | 1,880 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.