Maserati Quattroporte V
4.2 i V8 32V
400 hp4244 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2012
Car comparison
Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32VvsMaserati Quattroporte III 4.9
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Maserati Quattroporte III
4.9
280 hp4930 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1978-1988
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.6 s
- Fastest top speed285 km/h177 mph Unrestricted270 km/h168 mph Restricted
- Most powerful400 hp298 kW
- Highest torque460 Nm339 lb-ft
- Lightest1,880 kg4,145 lb
- Best power-to-weight213 hp/t159 kW/t4.7 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption14.7 L/100 km16.0 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
- Best overall score73/100
- Best performance score73/100
- Best economy score67/100
Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9
- Largest trunk600 L
- Best practicality score79/100
Specification comparison
| Model | MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V | MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 400hp298kW | 280hp209kW |
| Torque | 460Nm339lb-ft | 393Nm290lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,880kg4,145lb | 1,900kg4,189lb |
| Gross weight | 1,990kg4,387lb | 2,325kg5,126lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 285 km/h177 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 60.6s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph Calculated | 66.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6s | 7.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 15.8s Calculated | 23.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.4s Calculated | 6.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK | 19.5L/100 km12.1mpg US14.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 22L/100 km10.7mpg US12.8mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 13.5s Calculated | 14.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb Calculated | 147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton Calculated | 207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 611km380mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 4,244cc259cu 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 | - |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32VMaserati Quattroporte III 4.9PowerTorque
- Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
- Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V | 7,000 rpm | 4,750 rpm | 7,250 rpm |
| MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9 | 5,600 rpm | 3,200 rpm | 5,850 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V | MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.4 s | 6.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.6 s | 7.0 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 15.8 s | 23.5 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 285 km/h177 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 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 | 6.2 s | 6.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.1 s | 9.9 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.5 s | 12.7 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.5 s | 14.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 184 km/h 114 mph | 163 km/h 101 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V | 400 hp 298 kW |
| MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9 | 280 hp 209 kW |
Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V has 120 hp more than Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9.
The biggest power difference is between Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9 and Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V: 120 hp (89 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V | 460 Nm 339 lb-ft |
| MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9 | 393 Nm 290 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V | 1,880 kg 4,145 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V | Unrestricted 285 km/h177 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V | 5.6 s |
| MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9 | 7.0 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V and Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9: 1.4 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V | 14.7 L/100 km 16.0 mpg US 19.2 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 V 4.2 i V8 32V and Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9: 4.8 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V | 213 hp/t 159 kW/t 4.7 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V | 400 hp 298 kW | 5.6 s | Unrestricted 285 km/h177 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V |
| 14.7 L/100 km 16.0 mpg US 19.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9 |
| 19.5 L/100 km 12.1 mpg US 14.5 mpg UK | ||||||
Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V | 14.7 L/100 km 16.0 mpg US 19.2 mpg UK | 5.6 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V | 213 hp/t 159 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp | 14.7 L/100 km 16.0 mpg US 19.2 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
| Vehicle | MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V | MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 400 hp 298 kW | 280 hp 209 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 460 Nm 339 lb-ft | 393 Nm 290 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.6 s | 7.0 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 285 km/h177 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,880 kg 4,145 lb | 1,900 kg 4,189 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 14.7 L/100 km 16.0 mpg US 19.2 mpg UK | 19.5 L/100 km 12.1 mpg US 14.5 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 611 km 380 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 450 L 15.9 cu ft | 600 L 21.2 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 213 hp/t 159 kW/t 4.7 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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| Vehicle | Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V | Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK | 19.5 L/100 km12.1 mpg US14.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 25.78 LC100 km | 34.13 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 41.48 LC100 mi | 54.92 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,210 L584 US gal486 UK gal | 2,925 L773 US gal643 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,867 LC/year | 5,119 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V
- Has 120 hp more
- Has 67 Nm more
- Is 20 kg lighter
- Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 4.8 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 65 hp/t better power-to-weight
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
Cons
- Smallest trunk
Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9
- Has 150 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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