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Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32VvsMercedes-Benz C-class (W202) · Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8

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

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Maserati Quattroporte IV

3.2 V8 32V

336 hp3217 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan1996-1998
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) · Facelift 1997

AMG C 55 V8

347 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2000

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Most powerful
    347 hp
    259 kW
  • Highest torque
    510 Nm
    376 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.1 L/100 km
    13.8 mpg US
    16.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V

  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Best estimated range
    611 km
    379 mi
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32VMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
Power
336hp251kW
347hp259kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
510Nm376lb-ft
Curb weight
1,647kg3,631lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.9s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
53.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
25.3L/100 km9.3mpg US11.2mpg UK
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
325Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km379mi
Calculated
530km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,217cc196cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,550mm179in
4,516mm178in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,723mm68in
Height
1,380mm54in
1,387mm55in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,522mm60in
1,509mm59in
Rear track
1,502mm59in
1,483mm58in
Max trunk volume
475L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32VMercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V6,400 rpm4,400 rpm6,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V85,500 rpm3,000-4,300 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32VMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
16.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
336 hp
251 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8 has 11 hp more than Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
510 Nm
376 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
1,647 kg
3,631 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
1,570 kg
3,461 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 IV3.2 V8 32V
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 IV3.2 V8 32V5.8 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V85.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8 and Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V: 0.3 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 IV3.2 V8 32V
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8 and Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V: 1.4 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 IV3.2 V8 32V
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
611 km
379 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
530 km
329 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
336 hp
251 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,516 mm
177.8 in
Height
1,387 mm
54.6 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 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8 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 IV3.2 V8 32V
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
5.8 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
5.5 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 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32VMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
Power
336 hp
251 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,647 kg
3,631 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,516 mm
177.8 in
Height
1,387 mm
54.6 in
Range score
611 km
379 mi
530 km
329 mi
Trunk score
475 L
16.8 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32VMercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8
Consumption13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.93 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.89 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,439 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V

  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 81 km (50 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 77 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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