The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8 Duoselect (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 112,100
€ 80,200
€ 112,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8 is 6.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long.
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
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
124.6
205.1
198.9 in
Length
205.1 in
120.6 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4101 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
5170 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.01 %
General
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
AM139
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.930

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
395 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
395 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
332 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
332 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Performance
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
171 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
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10.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
10.38 lb/hp
19 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
15 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
10 mpg
city
22 mpg
20 mpg
highway
39 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
354 mi
Range
726 mi
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
354 mi
726 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Environmental Impact
299.3 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).
158.4 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
299.3 kWh
158.4 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
595 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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