The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8 Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 112,100
€ 95,600
€ 112,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8 is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Mercedes S 500
56.6
74.6
82.5
58
73.7
83.5
74.6 in
Width
73.7 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.6 in
Height
58 in
120.6
198.9
119.5
200
198.9 in
Length
200 in
120.6 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Mercedes S 500
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5170 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5611 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.09 %
General
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Mercedes S 500
AM139
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Mercedes S 500
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.961
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
395 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
395 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
339 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
339 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Mercedes S 500
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
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10.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
10.49 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
16 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 500
11 mpg
city
14 mpg
22 mpg
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
380 mi
Range
478 mi
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
380 mi
478 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
278.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
221.6 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
278.4 kWh
221.6 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
555 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
