The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Quattroporte S Automatic (08 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 123,400

€ 98,900

€ 123,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Maserati Quattroporte S is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 420 CDI long.
Maserati Quattroporte S
Mercedes S 420 CDI 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
200.7
124.6
205.1
200.7 in
Length
205.1 in
120.6 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Quattroporte S
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4718 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.5 %

General
Maserati Quattroporte S
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
AM139
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Quattroporte S
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Code
OM 629.911

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
424 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte S
424 hp
316 hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
361 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte S
361 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Performance
Maserati Quattroporte S
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Quattroporte S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 420 CDI long
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10.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte S
10.74 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Quattroporte S
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte S
15 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
10 mpg
city
18 mpg
22 mpg
highway
33 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
356 mi
Range
595 mi
Maserati Quattroporte S
356 mi
595 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Environmental Impact
297.4 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).
193.4 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte S
297.4 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
587 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Quattroporte S
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
661 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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