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Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 BiturbovsAlpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Maserati Quattroporte IV

2.0 Biturbo

287 hp1996 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan1994-1998
VS

Alpina B3 (E36)

3.2 i 24V

265 hp3152 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1996-1999

Comparison overview

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Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    287 hp
    214 kW
  • Highest torque
    362 Nm
    267 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    769 km
    478 mi
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100

Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V

  • Lightest
    1,330 kg
    2,932 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    199 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    435 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 BiturboAlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
Power
287hp214kW
265hp198kW
Torque
362Nm267lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,330kg2,932lb
Gross weight
1,945kg4,288lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
59.0s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
56.3s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
20.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t149kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,996cc122cu in
3,152cc192cu in
Length
4,550mm179in
4,433mm175in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,698mm67in
Height
1,380mm54in
1,373mm54in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,410mm56in
Rear track
1,500mm59in
1,423mm56in
Trunk volume
420L
435L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 BiturboAlpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24VPowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo: Power / Torque
  • Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo6,500 rpm3,000 rpm6,750 rpm
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V5,800 rpm4,400 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 BiturboAlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
20.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
170 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
287 hp
214 kW
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
265 hp
198 kW

Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo has 22 hp more than Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V and Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo: 22 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
362 Nm
267 lb-ft
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
1,330 kg
2,932 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
247 km/h
153 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo5.9 s
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V6.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo and Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V and Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo: 1.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
769 km
478 mi
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
667 km
414 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
287 hp
214 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
265 hp
198 kW
6.4 s
247 km/h
153 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
Power
287 hp
214 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,373 mm
54.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
Power
287 hp
214 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
5.9 s
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
6.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 BiturboAlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
Power
287 hp
214 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
362 Nm
267 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
Fuel consumption
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,373 mm
54.1 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
667 km
414 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 BiturboAlpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Has 32 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 103 km (64 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V

  • Is 215 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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