The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8 Duoselect (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
€ 112,100

€ 97,500

€ 112,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,500
ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450 long.
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Mercedes S 450 long
56.6
74.6
82.5
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.6 in
Width
73.7 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.6 in
Height
58.5 in
120.6
198.9
124.6
205.7
198.9 in
Length
205.7 in
120.6 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Mercedes S 450 long
4101 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5170 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
10.36 %

General
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Mercedes S 450 long
AM139
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Mercedes S 450 long
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.924

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
395 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
395 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 450 long
332 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
332 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450 long
Performance
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Mercedes S 450 long
171 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 long
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10.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
10.38 lb/hp
13.66 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
15 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
10 mpg
city
14 mpg
20 mpg
highway
30 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
354 mi
Range
508 mi
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
354 mi
508 mi
Mercedes S 450 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).
208.4 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
299.3 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
595 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Mercedes S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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