Car comparison

Maserati Quattroporte S 4.7vsMaserati Quattroporte III 4.9

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

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Maserati Quattroporte S

4.7

430 hp4691 ccGasolineRWDNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2012
VS

Maserati Quattroporte III

4.9

280 hp4930 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1978-1988

Comparison overview

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Maserati Quattroporte S 4.7

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    430 hp
    321 kW
  • Highest torque
    490 Nm
    361 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    216 hp/t
    161 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    15.7 L/100 km
    15.0 mpg US
    18.0 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte S4.7MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
Power
430hp321kW
280hp209kW
Torque
490Nm361lb-ft
393Nm290lb-ft
Curb weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Gross weight
2,365kg5,214lb
2,325kg5,126lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.2s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
66.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
23.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
19.5L/100 km12.1mpg US14.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
24L/100 km9.8mpg US11.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
246Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
573km356mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,691cc286cu in
4,930cc301cu in
Length
5,097mm201in
4,980mm196in
Width
1,885mm74in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,350mm53in
Wheelbase
3,064mm121in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,582mm62in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
450L
600L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Quattroporte S 4.7Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9PowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte S 4.7: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiQuattroporte S4.77,000 rpm4,750 rpm7,250 rpm
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.95,600 rpm3,200 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiQuattroporte S4.7MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
23.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte S4.7
430 hp
321 kW
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
280 hp
209 kW

Maserati Quattroporte S 4.7 has 150 hp more than Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9 and Maserati Quattroporte S 4.7: 150 hp (112 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte S4.7
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
393 Nm
290 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte S4.7
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
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 S4.7
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte S4.75.4 s
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.97.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Quattroporte S 4.7 and Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9: 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 S4.7
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
19.5 L/100 km
12.1 mpg US
14.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Quattroporte S 4.7 and Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9: 3.8 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 S4.7
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiQuattroporte S4.7
430 hp
321 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
280 hp
209 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 S4.7
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
5,097 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 S4.7
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
19.5 L/100 km
12.1 mpg US
14.5 mpg UK

Maserati Quattroporte S 4.7 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 S4.7
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
5.4 s
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
19.5 L/100 km
12.1 mpg US
14.5 mpg UK
7.0 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 S4.7
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
19.5 L/100 km
12.1 mpg US
14.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiQuattroporte S4.7MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
Power
430 hp
321 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
393 Nm
290 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
19.5 L/100 km
12.1 mpg US
14.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
5,097 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 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
573 km
356 mi
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Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Quattroporte S 4.7Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK19.5 L/100 km12.1 mpg US14.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.49 LC100 km34.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.24 LC100 mi54.92 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,357 L623 US gal518 UK gal2,925 L773 US gal643 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,124 LC/year5,119 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte S 4.7

  • Has 150 hp more
  • Has 97 Nm more
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 69 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Has 150 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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