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Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 BiturbovsMaserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6

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 VI (M156)

3.0 V6

275 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6

  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,129 km
    702 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

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
  • Lightest
    1,545 kg
    3,406 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 BiturboMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
Power
287hp214kW
275hp205kW
Torque
362Nm267lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,795kg3,957lb
Gross weight
1,945kg4,288lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.0s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
68.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
20.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
334Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
1,129km702mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,996cc122cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,550mm179in
5,262mm207in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,948mm77in
Height
1,380mm54in
1,481mm58in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
3,171mm125in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,634mm64in
Rear track
1,500mm59in
1,647mm65in
Trunk volume
420L
530L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
70L
CO2 emissions-
163g/km

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 VI (M156) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo6,500 rpm3,000 rpm6,750 rpm
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V64,000 rpm2,000-2,600 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 BiturboMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
20.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
169 km/h
105 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 VI (M156)3.0 V6
275 hp
205 kW

Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo has 12 hp more than Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6 and Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo: 12 hp (9 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 VI (M156)3.0 V6
600 Nm
443 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 VI (M156)3.0 V6
1,795 kg
3,957 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 VI (M156)3.0 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 VI (M156)3.0 V66.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo and Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6: 0.5 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 IV2.0 Biturbo
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6 and Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo: 4.2 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 VI (M156)3.0 V6
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 VI (M156)3.0 V6
1,129 km
702 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 VI (M156)3.0 V6
275 hp
205 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 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

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 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

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 IV2.0 Biturbo
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
5.9 s
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.4 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 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 BiturboMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
Power
287 hp
214 kW
275 hp
205 kW
Torque
362 Nm
267 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
Fuel consumption
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,262 mm
207.2 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
1,129 km
702 mi
CO2 score
-
163 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 BiturboMaserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6

  • Has 238 Nm more
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 360 km (224 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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