The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Quattroporte S Q4 Automatic (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 111,000

€ 95,600

€ 111,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Maserati Quattroporte S is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes S 500.
Maserati Quattroporte S
Mercedes S 500
58.3
76.7
83.8
58
73.7
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58 in
124.8
207.2
119.5
200
207.2 in
Length
200 in
124.8 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Quattroporte S
Mercedes S 500
4233 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5611 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.03 %

General
Maserati Quattroporte S
Mercedes S 500
AM156
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Quattroporte S
Mercedes S 500
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.961

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte S
404 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte S
406 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
Maserati Quattroporte S
Mercedes S 500
176 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 500
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10.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte S
10.48 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Quattroporte S
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte S
24 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 500
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
33 mpg
highway
28 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
513 mi
Range
478 mi
Maserati Quattroporte S
513 mi
478 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
221.6 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte S
183.8 kWh
221.6 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Quattroporte S
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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