The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Maserati Quattroporte Diesel Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 99,700

€ 99,300

€ 99,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY is 6.5 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Maserati Quattroporte Diesel.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
58.5
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
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
119.5
200.6
124.8
207.2
200.6 in
Length
207.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5765 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.22 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.932
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
271 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
429 hp
271 hp
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
Performance
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
157 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
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10.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.66 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.33 lb/hp
15.66 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
38 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
32 mpg
highway
45 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
549 mi
Range
702 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
549 mi
702 mi
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
Environmental Impact
178.2 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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
178.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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