2016 Audi A7 vs 2016 Maserati Quattroporte

2016 Audi A7

2016 Maserati Quattroporte

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4-Door HB quattro 3.0 Prestige

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A7 4-Door HB quattro 3.0 Prestige	20	30	$63,520	$68,300
A7 4-Door HB quattro 3.0 TDI Premium Plus	25	38	$65,472	$70,400
A7 4-Door HB quattro 3.0 TDI Prestige	25	38	$65,472	$70,400
RS 7 4-Door HB Prestige	15	25	$101,278	$108,900
RS 7 4-Door HB performance Prestige	N/A	N/A	$119,970	$129,000
S7 4-Door HB	17	27	$77,098	$82,900

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4-Door Sedan Quattroporte GTS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Quattroporte 4-Door Sedan Quattroporte GTS	15	22	N/A	$141,500
Quattroporte 4-Door Sedan Quattroporte S	16	23	N/A	$99,900
Quattroporte 4-Door Sedan Quattroporte S Q4	16	23	N/A	$107,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$63,520

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$68,300

$141,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1138 / month

$2358 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.8

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Audi S7 is one of the most beautiful cars on the road today, plus it packs serious performance and abundant high-tech equipment.

The 2016 Maserati Quattroporte is a rare sight, but shouldn't be—it's gorgeous, with sharp, Ferrari-flavored performance.

TCC Likes

Brisk acceleration and ample power
Gorgeous exterior design
Elegant interior

Flowing Italian design
Tasteful, refined interior
Strong twin-turbo engines

TCC Dislikes

Steering can be a bit vague
Handling reflects the car's considerable size and weight
Can be very expensive when fully optioned

Poor gas mileage
Interior not as roomy as you'd expect

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

15 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

22 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

Second Head Room (in)

36.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

Front Head Room (in)

36.9

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.4

Length, Overall (in)

196.2

207.2

Height, Overall (in)

55.9

58.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.4

64.8

Wheelbase (in)

114.7

124.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.2

76.7

Track Width, Front (in)

64.7

64.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

24.5

Trunk Volume (ft³)

18.7

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.8

21.1

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

Tires

Front Tire Size

P255/40HR19

P245/40YR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Full-Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/40HR19

P285/35YR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4288

4189

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

20 X 10.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

20 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Full-Size

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Engine

Displacement

3.0 L/183

3.8 L/232

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

333 @ 5300

523 @ 6500

Engine Type

Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

325 @ 2900

524 @ 2250

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.85

4.10

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

Summary

Body Style

quattro Sportback

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Audi A7

Maserati Quattroporte

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.4

10.3

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