Car comparison

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8vsMaserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6

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

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Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156)

3.8 V8

350 hp3798 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2016
VS

Maserati Ghibli III (M157)

3.0 V6

330 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph Unrestricted
    307 km/h
    191 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    710 Nm
    524 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    184 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6

  • Lightest
    1,810 kg
    3,990 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    207 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    899 km
    559 mi
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
Power
350hp261kW
330hp246kW
Torque
710Nm524lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Calculated
263 km/h
163 mph
To 99% top speed
61.8s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
58.5s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
12.8s
Calculated
17.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
374Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km418mi
Calculated
899km559mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,798cc232cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
5,262mm207in
4,971mm196in
Width
1,948mm77in
1,945mm77in
Height
1,481mm58in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
3,171mm125in
2,998mm118in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,635mm64in
Rear track
1,647mm65in
1,653mm65in
Trunk volume
530L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions
278g/km
207g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V86,800 rpm2,250-3,500 rpm7,050 rpm
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V65,000 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.8 s
17.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Likely limited
263 km/h
163 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
122 mph
178 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8
350 hp
261 kW
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
330 hp
246 kW

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8 has 20 hp more than Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6 and Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8
710 Nm
524 lb-ft
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
1,810 kg
3,990 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 VI (M156)3.8 V8
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
263 km/h
163 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V84.7 s
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V65.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6: 0.9 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 VI (M156)3.8 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6 and Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8: 3.0 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 VI (M156)3.8 V8
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8
672 km
418 mi
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
899 km
559 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8
350 hp
261 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
330 hp
246 kW
5.6 s
263 km/h
163 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 VI (M156)3.8 V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,262 mm
207.2 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,971 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,461 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 VI (M156)3.8 V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 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 VI (M156)3.8 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
4.7 s
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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 VI (M156)3.8 V8
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
Power
350 hp
261 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
710 Nm
524 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
Lightness
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,262 mm
207.2 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,971 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Range score
672 km
418 mi
899 km
559 mi
CO2 score
278 g/km
207 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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 VI (M156) 3.8 V8Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 52 km/h (32 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 227 km (141 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 71 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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