Car comparison

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) GTS 3.8 V8vsMaserati Ghibli III (M157) S 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)

GTS 3.8 V8

530 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2016
VS

Maserati Ghibli III (M157)

S 3.0 V6

410 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2017

Comparison overview

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

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Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) GTS 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
    530 hp
    395 kW
  • Highest torque
    710 Nm
    524 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    279 hp/t
    208 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    84/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) S 3.0 V6

  • Lightest
    1,810 kg
    3,990 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    223 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8MaseratiGhibli III (M157)S 3.0 V6
Power
530hp395kW
410hp306kW
Torque
710Nm524lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Calculated
285 km/h
177 mph
To 99% top speed
53.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
54.3s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
12.1s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
279hp/t208kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
374Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
748km465mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,799cc232cu 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
250g/km
223g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) GTS 3.8 V8Maserati Ghibli III (M157) S 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) GTS 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) S 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V86,500-6,800 rpm2,250-3,500 rpm7,050 rpm
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)S 3.0 V65,500 rpm1,750-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8MaseratiGhibli III (M157)S 3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.1 s
14.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Likely limited
285 km/h
177 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
203 km/h
126 mph
190 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
530 hp
395 kW
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)S 3.0 V6
410 hp
306 kW

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) GTS 3.8 V8 has 120 hp more than Maserati Ghibli III (M157) S 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) S 3.0 V6 and Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) GTS 3.8 V8: 120 hp (89 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
710 Nm
524 lb-ft
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)S 3.0 V6
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)S 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)GTS 3.8 V8
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)S 3.0 V6
285 km/h
177 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)GTS 3.8 V84.7 s
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)S 3.0 V65.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) GTS 3.8 V8 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) S 3.0 V6: 0.3 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)GTS 3.8 V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)S 3.0 V6
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) S 3.0 V6 and Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) GTS 3.8 V8: 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 VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)S 3.0 V6
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
748 km
465 mi
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)S 3.0 V6
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
530 hp
395 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)S 3.0 V6
410 hp
306 kW
5.0 s
285 km/h
177 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)GTS 3.8 V8
Power
530 hp
395 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)S 3.0 V6
Power
410 hp
306 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 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)GTS 3.8 V8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)S 3.0 V6
Power
410 hp
306 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) GTS 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)GTS 3.8 V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
4.7 s
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)S 3.0 V6
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
5.0 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)GTS 3.8 V8
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)S 3.0 V6
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8MaseratiGhibli III (M157)S 3.0 V6
Power
530 hp
395 kW
410 hp
306 kW
Torque
710 Nm
524 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
Lightness
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
748 km
465 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
250 g/km
223 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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) GTS 3.8 V8Maserati Ghibli III (M157) S 3.0 V6
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) GTS 3.8 V8

  • Has 120 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 52 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) S 3.0 V6

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 86 km (53 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 27 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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