The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8 Duoselect (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 112,100
€ 107,200
€ 112,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 107,200
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Mercedes S 500
56.6
74.6
82.5
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.6 in
Width
74.8 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
56.6 in
Height
58.9 in
120.6
198.9
119.5
201.4
198.9 in
Length
201.4 in
120.6 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Mercedes S 500
4101 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5170 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5941 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.85 %
General
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Mercedes S 500
AM139
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 500
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.929
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
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
395 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500
332 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
332 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Mercedes S 500
171 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
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10.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
10.38 lb/hp
9.6 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
15 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes S 500
10 mpg
city
21 mpg
20 mpg
highway
37 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
354 mi
Range
606 mi
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
354 mi
606 mi
Mercedes S 500
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).
155.3 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
299.3 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
595 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1631 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
