Compare the2023 Maserati QuattroporteVS 2023 Audi A8

The Quattroporte has standard whiplash protection, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the whiplash protection system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The A8 doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

The Quattroporte has a standard blind spot warning system which uses sensors to alert the driver to objects in the vehicle’s blind spots where the side view mirrors don’t reveal them and moves the vehicle back into its lane. A system to reveal vehicles in the A8’s blind spot costs extra.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the Quattroporte has a standard rear cross-path warning system, which uses sensors in the rear bumper to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions. Rear cross-path warning costs extra on the A8.

Both the Quattroporte and the A8 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, around view monitors and available all wheel drive.

The Quattroporte GT’s standard 3.0 turbo V6 produces 10 more horsepower (345 vs. 335) than the A8’s 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid. The Quattroporte Modena’s standard 3.0 turbo V6 produces 89 more horsepower (424 vs. 335) and 59 lbs.-ft. more torque (428 vs. 369) than the A8’s 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid. The Quattroporte Trofeo’s standard 3.8 turbo V8 produces 245 more horsepower (580 vs. 335) and 169 lbs.-ft. more torque (538 vs. 369) than the A8’s 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid.

The Quattroporte has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The A8 doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

The Quattroporte Trofeo’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The A8 doesn’t offer launch control.

For better stopping power the Quattroporte Trofeo’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the A8:

For better traction and acceleration, the Quattroporte has larger rear tires than the A8 (285/35R20 vs. 255/45R19). The Quattroporte’s rear tires are larger than the largest rear tires available on the A8 (285/35R20 vs. 265/40R20).

The Quattroporte’s standard 245/40R20 front and 285/35R20 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series front and 35 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the A8’s standard 45 series tires. The Quattroporte’s optional 285/30R21 rear tires have a lower 30 series profile than the A8’s optional 35 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Quattroporte has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch wheels are standard on the A8.

The Quattroporte’s drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The A8 doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Quattroporte’s wheelbase is 1.6 inches longer than on the A8 (124.8 inches vs. 123.2 inches).

For better maneuverability, the Quattroporte’s turning circle is 1.7 feet tighter than the A8’s (40.5 feet vs. 42.2 feet).

The front grille of the Quattroporte uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The A8 doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Quattroporte has 3 cubic feet more passenger volume than the A8 (114 vs. 111).

The Quattroporte has .3 inches more front headroom and 5.2 inches more front shoulder room than the A8.

The Quattroporte has a much larger trunk than the A8 (18.7 vs. 12.5 cubic feet).

The Quattroporte’s standard rear seats fold to accommodate long and bulky cargo. The A8 doesn’t offer folding rear seats, only a ski pass-through.

The Quattroporte has a standard remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The A8 doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

The Quattroporte’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The A8 does not have an oil pressure gauge.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Quattroporte has standard headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The A8 doesn’t offer headlight washers.

The Quattroporte is available in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations. The A8 doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.