The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Maserati Quattroporte Diesel Automatic (14 - 16)
€ 87,500

€ 94,900

€ 87,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 450 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Maserati Quattroporte Diesel.
Mercedes S 450
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
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 450
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.23 %

General
Mercedes S 450
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
W221
Generation
AM156
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.924
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
271 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 450
335 hp
271 hp
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 450
339 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
Performance
Mercedes S 450
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
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13.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.34 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
13.23 lb/hp
15.34 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes S 450
20 mpg
38 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
14 mpg
city
30 mpg
28 mpg
highway
45 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
482 mi
Range
702 mi
Mercedes S 450
482 mi
702 mi
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
127.6 kWh
Mercedes S 450
219.8 kWh
127.6 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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