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Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) · Facelift 2016 S 3.0 GDIvsMaserati 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) · Facelift 2016

S 3.0 GDI

430 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2017-2018
VS

Maserati Quattroporte III

4.2

255 hp4136 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1979-1983

Comparison overview

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Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) Facelift 2016 S 3.0 GDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)Facelift 2016S 3.0 GDIMaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
Power
430hp321kW
255hp190kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
353Nm260lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Gross weight-
2,325kg5,126lb
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
54.4s99% target: 285 km/h / 177 mph
Calculated
62.9s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
14.0s
Calculated
30.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
18.5L/100 km12.7mpg US15.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
231hp/t172kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
541km336mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu 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
80L
100L
CO2 emissions
223g/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 Quattroporte III 4.2PowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) Facelift 2016 S 3.0 GDI: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2: 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
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)Facelift 2016S 3.0 GDIMaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.0 s
30.7 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 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)Facelift 2016S 3.0 GDI
430 hp
321 kW
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
255 hp
190 kW

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) Facelift 2016 S 3.0 GDI has 175 hp more than Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2 and Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) Facelift 2016 S 3.0 GDI: 175 hp (130 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
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)Facelift 2016S 3.0 GDI
1,860 kg
4,101 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)Facelift 2016S 3.0 GDI
288 km/h
179 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)Facelift 2016S 3.0 GDI5.0 s
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.27.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) Facelift 2016 S 3.0 GDI and Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2: 2.5 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
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) Facelift 2016 S 3.0 GDI and Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2: 8.9 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)Facelift 2016S 3.0 GDI
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 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)Facelift 2016S 3.0 GDI
833 km
518 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)Facelift 2016S 3.0 GDI
430 hp
321 kW
5.0 s
288 km/h
179 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)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
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)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
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) 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
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)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
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)Facelift 2016S 3.0 GDIMaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
Power
430 hp
321 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
7.5 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
833 km
518 mi
541 km
336 mi
CO2 score
223 g/km
-
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 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 VI (M156) Facelift 2016 S 3.0 GDIMaserati Quattroporte III 4.2
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK18.5 L/100 km12.7 mpg US15.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km32.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi52.10 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal2,775 L733 US gal610 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year4,856 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) Facelift 2016 S 3.0 GDI

  • Has 175 hp more
  • Has 227 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 2.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 66 km/h (41 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 8.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 97 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 293 km (182 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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