The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Maserati Quattroporte GTS Automatic (13 - 16)
€ 91,100

€ 146,400

€ 91,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 146,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 420 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Maserati Quattroporte GTS.
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
58
73.7
83.5
58.3
76.7
83.8
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58 in
Height
58.3 in
119.5
200
124.8
207.2
200 in
Length
207.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
4608 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.09 %

General
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
W221
Generation
AM156
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.911
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.8 L / 186 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI
316 hp
523 hp
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI
538 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
Performance
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Quattroporte GTS
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14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI
14.58 lb/hp
8.01 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI
25 mpg
20 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
33 mpg
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
595 mi
Range
421 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI
595 mi
421 mi
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
223.5 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI
193.4 kWh
223.5 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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