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Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32VvsAlpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V

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

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Maserati Quattroporte IV

3.2 V8 32V

336 hp3217 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan1996-1998
VS

Alpina B8 (E36)

4.6 i V8 32V

333 hp4619 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1995-1998

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Highest torque
    470 Nm
    347 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,500 kg
    3,307 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    222 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    841 km
    522 mi
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V

  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    336 hp
    251 kW
  • Largest trunk
    475 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32VAlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
Power
336hp251kW
333hp248kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
1,647kg3,631lb
1,500kg3,307lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
281 km/h
175 mph
To 99% top speed
60.9s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
56.4s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
25.3L/100 km9.3mpg US11.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
222hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
313Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km379mi
Calculated
841km522mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,217cc196cu in
4,619cc282cu in
Length
4,550mm179in
4,433mm175in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,698mm67in
Height
1,380mm54in
1,373mm54in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,522mm60in
1,412mm56in
Rear track
1,502mm59in
1,434mm56in
Trunk volume-
395L
Max trunk volume
475L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
95L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32VAlpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V6,400 rpm4,400 rpm6,650 rpm
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V5,700 rpm3,900 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32VAlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
15.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
281 km/h
175 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
336 hp
251 kW
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
333 hp
248 kW

Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V has 3 hp more than Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V and Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
470 Nm
347 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
1,647 kg
3,631 lb
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
1,500 kg
3,307 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 IV3.2 V8 32V
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
281 km/h
175 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V5.8 s
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V5.6 s

Although Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V has more power, Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V and Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V: 0.2 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 IV3.2 V8 32V
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V and Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V: 1.8 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 IV3.2 V8 32V
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
611 km
379 mi
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
841 km
522 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
336 hp
251 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
333 hp
248 kW
5.6 s
281 km/h
175 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 IV3.2 V8 32V
Power
336 hp
251 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 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 IV3.2 V8 32V
Power
336 hp
251 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V 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 IV3.2 V8 32V
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
5.8 s
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
5.6 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 IV3.2 V8 32V
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32VAlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
Power
336 hp
251 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
281 km/h
175 mph
Lightness
1,647 kg
3,631 lb
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
Fuel consumption
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,373 mm
54.1 in
Range score
611 km
379 mi
841 km
522 mi
Trunk score
475 L
16.8 cu ft
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 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 3.2 V8 32VAlpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V
Consumption13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.93 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.89 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,439 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 147 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 230 km (143 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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