Car comparison

Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 i V6 24V 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 i V6 24V Biturbo

306 hp1996 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan1994-1998
VS

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156)

3.0 V6

330 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6

  • Most powerful
    330 hp
    246 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    879 km
    546 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    275 km/h
    171 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,515 kg
    3,340 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    202 hp/t
    151 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V BiturboMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
Power
306hp228kW
330hp246kW
Torque
373Nm275lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,760kg3,880lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.9s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
67.0s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
16.8s
Calculated
21.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
246Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
630km391mi
Calculated
879km546mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,996cc122cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,550mm179in
5,262mm207in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,948mm77in
Height
1,380mm54in
1,481mm58in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
3,171mm125in
Front track
1,522mm60in
1,634mm64in
Rear track
1,502mm59in
1,647mm65in
Trunk volume
495L
530L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions-
212g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 i V6 24V BiturboMaserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 i V6 24V 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 i V6 24V Biturbo6,250 rpm4,250 rpm6,500 rpm
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V65,000 rpm1,750-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V BiturboMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.8 s
21.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo
306 hp
228 kW
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
330 hp
246 kW

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6 has 24 hp more than Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo and Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo
373 Nm
275 lb-ft
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
1,760 kg
3,880 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 i V6 24V Biturbo
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 i V6 24V Biturbo5.9 s
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V66.8 s

Although Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6 has more power, Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo and Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6: 0.9 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 i V6 24V Biturbo
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6 and Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo: 3.6 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 i V6 24V Biturbo
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo
630 km
391 mi
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
879 km
546 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo
306 hp
228 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
330 hp
246 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 i V6 24V Biturbo
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 i V6 24V Biturbo
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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 i V6 24V Biturbo
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
5.9 s
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.8 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 i V6 24V Biturbo
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V BiturboMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
373 Nm
275 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
Fuel consumption
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 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
630 km
391 mi
879 km
546 mi
CO2 score
-
212 g/km
Trunk score
495 L
17.5 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 i V6 24V BiturboMaserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6
Consumption12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.22 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.77 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,334 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo

  • Is 245 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 127 Nm more
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 249 km (155 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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