Car comparison

Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32VvsBitter Vero 6.0 V8

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

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Maserati Quattroporte V

4.2 i V8 32V

400 hp4244 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2012
VS

Bitter Vero

6.0 V8

378 hp5967 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2008

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Bitter Vero 6.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Highest torque
    535 Nm
    395 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V

  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Lightest
    1,880 kg
    4,145 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    213 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    611 km
    380 mi
  • Best performance score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32VBitterVero6.0 V8
Power
400hp298kW
378hp282kW
Torque
460Nm339lb-ft
535Nm395lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
2,298kg5,066lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.6s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
56.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22L/100 km10.7mpg US12.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
283Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km380mi
Calculated
507km315mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,244cc259cu in
5,967cc364cu in
Length
5,097mm201in
5,200mm205in
Width
1,885mm74in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
3,064mm121in
3,009mm118in
Front track
1,582mm62in
1,602mm63in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,618mm64in
Trunk volume
450L
535L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
73L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32VBitter Vero 6.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Bitter Vero 6.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V7,000 rpm4,750 rpm7,250 rpm
BitterVero6.0 V85,700 rpm4,400 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32VBitterVero6.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
16.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V
400 hp
298 kW
BitterVero6.0 V8
378 hp
282 kW

Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V has 22 hp more than Bitter Vero 6.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Bitter Vero 6.0 V8 and Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V: 22 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
BitterVero6.0 V8
535 Nm
395 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
BitterVero6.0 V8
1,890 kg
4,167 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 V4.2 i V8 32V
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
BitterVero6.0 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V5.6 s
BitterVero6.0 V85.5 s

Although Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V has more power, Bitter Vero 6.0 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Bitter Vero 6.0 V8 and Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V: 0.1 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 V4.2 i V8 32V
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
BitterVero6.0 V8
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
BitterVero6.0 V8
200 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 V4.2 i V8 32V
611 km
380 mi
BitterVero6.0 V8
507 km
315 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V
400 hp
298 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
BitterVero6.0 V8
378 hp
282 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 V4.2 i V8 32V
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
5,097 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
BitterVero6.0 V8
Power
378 hp
282 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
5,200 mm
204.7 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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 V4.2 i V8 32V
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
BitterVero6.0 V8
Power
378 hp
282 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

Bitter Vero 6.0 V8 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 V4.2 i V8 32V
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
5.6 s
BitterVero6.0 V8
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
5.5 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 V4.2 i V8 32V
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
BitterVero6.0 V8
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32VBitterVero6.0 V8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
378 hp
282 kW
Torque
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
535 Nm
395 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
Fuel consumption
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
5,097 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
5,200 mm
204.7 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
611 km
380 mi
507 km
315 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
200 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 V 4.2 i V8 32VBitter Vero 6.0 V8
Consumption14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.78 LC100 km25.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.48 LC100 mi40.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,210 L584 US gal486 UK gal2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,867 LC/year3,780 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 104 km (65 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

Bitter Vero 6.0 V8

  • Has 75 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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