The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8 Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 109,700
€ 112,100
€ 109,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,100
ⓘ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 long is 6.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
58.5
73.7
83.5
56.6
74.6
82.5
73.7 in
Width
74.6 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
58.5 in
Height
56.6 in
124.6
205.7
120.6
198.9
205.7 in
Length
198.9 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
4718 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5170 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
12.15 %
General
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
W221
Generation
AM139
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.932
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
429 hp
395 hp
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
516 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Performance
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
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11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.49 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
11 lb/hp
10.49 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
24 mpg
16 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
17 mpg
city
11 mpg
31 mpg
highway
22 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
521 mi
Range
380 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
521 mi
380 mi
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
278.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
187.5 kWh
278.4 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
555 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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