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Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6vsMaserati Quattroporte III 4.2

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

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Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156)

3.0 V6

275 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2016
VS

Maserati Quattroporte III

4.2

255 hp4136 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1979-1983

Comparison overview

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Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    275 hp
    205 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,795 kg
    3,957 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,129 km
    702 mi
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
Power
275hp205kW
255hp190kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
353Nm260lb-ft
Curb weight
1,795kg3,957lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Gross weight-
2,325kg5,126lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
68.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
62.9s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
20.5s
Calculated
30.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
18.5L/100 km12.7mpg US15.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
334Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,129km702mi
Calculated
541km336mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
4,136cc252cu in
Length
5,262mm207in
4,980mm196in
Width
1,948mm77in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,481mm58in
1,350mm53in
Wheelbase
3,171mm125in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,647mm65in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
530L
600L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
100L
CO2 emissions
163g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2PowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V64,000 rpm2,000-2,600 rpm4,250 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 VI (M156)3.0 V6MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.5 s
30.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
6.5 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
275 hp
205 kW
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
255 hp
190 kW

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6 has 20 hp more than Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2 and Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
600 Nm
443 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 VI (M156)3.0 V6
1,795 kg
3,957 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 VI (M156)3.0 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 VI (M156)3.0 V66.4 s
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.27.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6 and Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2: 1.1 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 VI (M156)3.0 V6
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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 VI (M156) 3.0 V6 and Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2: 12.3 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)3.0 V6
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 VI (M156)3.0 V6
1,129 km
702 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 VI (M156)3.0 V6
275 hp
205 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 VI (M156)3.0 V6
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
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 VI (M156)3.0 V6
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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 VI (M156) 3.0 V6 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)3.0 V6
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.4 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 VI (M156)3.0 V6
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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 VI (M156)3.0 V6MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
Power
275 hp
205 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
18.5 L/100 km
12.7 mpg US
15.3 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
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Length
4,980 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 in
Range score
1,129 km
702 mi
541 km
336 mi
CO2 score
163 g/km
-
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK18.5 L/100 km12.7 mpg US15.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km32.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi52.10 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal2,775 L733 US gal610 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year4,856 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 247 Nm more
  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 38 km/h (24 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 12.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 588 km (366 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 70 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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