The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Quattroporte S Automatic (08 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 123,400
€ 101,100
€ 123,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Maserati Quattroporte S is 0 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
Maserati Quattroporte S
Mercedes S 500
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
200.7
119.5
200.6
200.7 in
Length
200.6 in
120.6 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Quattroporte S
Mercedes S 500
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.69 %
General
Maserati Quattroporte S
Mercedes S 500
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Quattroporte S
Mercedes S 500
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.968
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
424 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte S
424 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
361 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte S
361 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
Maserati Quattroporte S
Mercedes S 500
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Quattroporte S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
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10.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte S
10.74 lb/hp
11.68 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Quattroporte S
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte S
15 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500
10 mpg
city
14 mpg
22 mpg
highway
29 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
356 mi
Range
495 mi
Maserati Quattroporte S
356 mi
495 mi
Mercedes S 500
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).
214 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte S
297.4 kWh
214 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
587 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Quattroporte S
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
661 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
