The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. Maserati Quattroporte S Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 95,600

€ 103,500

€ 95,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 500 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Maserati Quattroporte S.
Mercedes S 500
Maserati Quattroporte S
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 500
Maserati Quattroporte S
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.12 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

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

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

Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Quattroporte S
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.15 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.17 lb/hp
10.15 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
Maserati Quattroporte S
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes S 500
20 mpg
22 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte S
14 mpg
city
15 mpg
28 mpg
highway
33 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
478 mi
Range
473 mi
Mercedes S 500
478 mi
473 mi
Maserati Quattroporte S
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
198.9 kWh
Mercedes S 500
221.6 kWh
198.9 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte S
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
Maserati Quattroporte S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1499 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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