The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8 Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
€ 112,100
€ 104,500
€ 112,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Phaeton W12.
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
VW Phaeton W12
56.6
74.6
82.5
57.1
74.9
83.8
74.6 in
Width
74.9 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
56.6 in
Height
57.1 in
120.6
198.9
113.4
199
198.9 in
Length
199 in
120.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
VW Phaeton W12
4145 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
5170 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
1138 lb
21.54 %
General
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
VW Phaeton W12
AM139
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
VW Phaeton W12
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BAN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
395 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
395 hp
414 hp
VW Phaeton W12
339 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
339 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
VW Phaeton W12
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
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10.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.76 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
10.49 lb/hp
12.76 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
16 mpg
15 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
11 mpg
city
10 mpg
22 mpg
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
380 mi
Range
359 mi
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
380 mi
359 mi
VW Phaeton W12
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).
295.5 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
278.4 kWh
295.5 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
555 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
