Car comparison

Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 BiturbovsMaserati Quattroporte III 4.2

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

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Maserati Quattroporte IV

2.0 Biturbo

287 hp1996 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan1994-1998
VS

Maserati Quattroporte III

4.2

255 hp4136 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1979-1983

Comparison overview

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Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    287 hp
    214 kW
  • Highest torque
    362 Nm
    267 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,545 kg
    3,406 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    769 km
    478 mi
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 BiturboMaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
Power
287hp214kW
255hp190kW
Torque
362Nm267lb-ft
353Nm260lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Gross weight
1,945kg4,288lb
2,325kg5,126lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
59.0s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
62.9s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
30.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
18.5L/100 km12.7mpg US15.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
541km336mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,996cc122cu in
4,136cc252cu in
Length
4,550mm179in
4,980mm196in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,380mm54in
1,350mm53in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,500mm59in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
420L
600L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 BiturboMaserati Quattroporte III 4.2PowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo6,500 rpm3,000 rpm6,750 rpm
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.26,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 BiturboMaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
30.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
287 hp
214 kW
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
255 hp
190 kW

Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo has 32 hp more than Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2 and Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo: 32 hp (24 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
362 Nm
267 lb-ft
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
353 Nm
260 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
1,900 kg
4,189 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 IV2.0 Biturbo
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo5.9 s
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.27.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo and Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2: 1.6 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 IV2.0 Biturbo
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
18.5 L/100 km
12.7 mpg US
15.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo and Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2: 8.1 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 IV2.0 Biturbo
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
769 km
478 mi
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
541 km
336 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
287 hp
214 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
255 hp
190 kW
7.5 s
222 km/h
138 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 IV2.0 Biturbo
Power
287 hp
214 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Length
4,980 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 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 IV2.0 Biturbo
Power
287 hp
214 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
18.5 L/100 km
12.7 mpg US
15.3 mpg UK

Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo 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 IV2.0 Biturbo
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
5.9 s
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
18.5 L/100 km
12.7 mpg US
15.3 mpg UK
7.5 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 IV2.0 Biturbo
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
18.5 L/100 km
12.7 mpg US
15.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 BiturboMaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
Power
287 hp
214 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
362 Nm
267 lb-ft
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
Fuel consumption
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
18.5 L/100 km
12.7 mpg US
15.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Length
4,980 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
541 km
336 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 BiturboMaserati Quattroporte III 4.2
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK18.5 L/100 km12.7 mpg US15.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km32.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi52.10 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal2,775 L733 US gal610 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year4,856 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo

  • Has 32 hp more
  • Has 9 Nm more
  • Is 355 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 48 km/h (30 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 8.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 52 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 229 km (142 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2

  • Has 180 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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