Car comparison

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6vsMaserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V

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

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Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156)

S 3.0 V6

410 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2016
VS

Maserati Quattroporte IV

3.2 V8 32V

336 hp3217 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan1996-1998

Comparison overview

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Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph
  • Most powerful
    410 hp
    306 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    233 hp/t
    174 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
Power
410hp306kW
336hp251kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,647kg3,631lb
Gross weight-
2,045kg4,508lb
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
54.2s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
60.9s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
14.3s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
25.3L/100 km9.3mpg US11.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
313Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
611km379mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
3,217cc196cu in
Length
5,262mm207in
4,550mm179in
Width
1,948mm77in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,481mm58in
1,380mm54in
Wheelbase
3,171mm125in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,522mm60in
Rear track
1,647mm65in
1,502mm59in
Trunk volume
530L
-
Max trunk volume-
475L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
80L
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) S 3.0 V6Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V65,500 rpm1,750-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V6,400 rpm4,400 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.3 s
16.1 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
410 hp
306 kW
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
336 hp
251 kW

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6 has 74 hp more than Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V and Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6: 74 hp (55 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
1,647 kg
3,631 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)S 3.0 V6
285 km/h
177 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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)S 3.0 V65.1 s
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6 and Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V: 0.7 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)S 3.0 V6
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6 and Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V: 3.5 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)S 3.0 V6
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
833 km
518 mi
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
611 km
379 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
410 hp
306 kW
5.1 s
285 km/h
177 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
336 hp
251 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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)S 3.0 V6
Power
410 hp
306 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 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 IV3.2 V8 32V
Power
336 hp
251 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 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 VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
Power
410 hp
306 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
Power
336 hp
251 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 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 VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
5.1 s
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
5.8 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 VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
Power
410 hp
306 kW
336 hp
251 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.8 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
1,647 kg
3,631 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 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
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
611 km
379 mi
CO2 score
223 g/km
-
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 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 VI (M156) S 3.0 V6Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km22.93 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi36.89 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year3,439 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6

  • Has 74 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 223 km (138 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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