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Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) · Facelift 2016 S 3.0 GDIvsMaserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017 S Q4 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) · Facelift 2016

S 3.0 GDI

430 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2017-2018
VS

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017

S Q4 3.0 V6

430 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) Facelift 2016 S 3.0 GDI

  • Fastest top speed
    288 km/h
    179 mph
  • Most powerful
    430 hp
    321 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,860 kg
    4,101 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    231 hp/t
    172 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • 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 CO2 emissions
    223 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)Facelift 2016S 3.0 GDIMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
Power
430hp321kW
430hp321kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
286 km/h
178 mph
To 99% top speed
54.4s99% target: 285 km/h / 177 mph
Calculated
51.2s99% target: 283 km/h / 176 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
14.0s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
231hp/t172kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
230hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
310Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
825km512mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu 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
223g/km
226g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) Facelift 2016 S 3.0 GDIMaserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) Facelift 2016 S 3.0 GDI: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)Facelift 2016S 3.0 GDI5,750 rpm2,250-4,000 rpm6,500 rpm
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V65,750 rpm2,250-4,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)Facelift 2016S 3.0 GDIMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.0 s
13.2 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
286 km/h
178 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
194 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)Facelift 2016S 3.0 GDI
430 hp
321 kW
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
430 hp
321 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)Facelift 2016S 3.0 GDI
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)Facelift 2016S 3.0 GDI
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
1,870 kg
4,123 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)Facelift 2016S 3.0 GDI
288 km/h
179 mph
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
286 km/h
178 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)Facelift 2016S 3.0 GDI5.0 s
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V64.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6 and Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) Facelift 2016 S 3.0 GDI: 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)Facelift 2016S 3.0 GDI
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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 VI (M156)Facelift 2016S 3.0 GDI
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)Facelift 2016S 3.0 GDI
833 km
518 mi
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
825 km
512 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)Facelift 2016S 3.0 GDI
430 hp
321 kW
5.0 s
288 km/h
179 mph
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
430 hp
321 kW
4.7 s
286 km/h
178 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)Facelift 2016S 3.0 GDI
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 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)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 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)Facelift 2016S 3.0 GDI
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) Facelift 2016 S 3.0 GDI 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)Facelift 2016S 3.0 GDI
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
5.0 s
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
4.7 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)Facelift 2016S 3.0 GDI
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)Facelift 2016S 3.0 GDIMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
Power
430 hp
321 kW
430 hp
321 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
4.7 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
286 km/h
178 mph
Lightness
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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
833 km
518 mi
825 km
512 mi
CO2 score
223 g/km
226 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.3 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Quattroporte VI (M156) Facelift 2016 S 3.0 GDIMaserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) Facelift 2016 S 3.0 GDI

  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 9 km (5 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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