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Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32VvsMercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 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 E-class (W210)

AMG E 50 V8

347 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1996-1997

Comparison overview

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Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,647 kg
    3,631 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    204 hp/t
    152 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8

  • Most powerful
    347 hp
    259 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.5 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    500 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32VMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
Power
336hp251kW
347hp259kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,647kg3,631lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,220kg4,894lb
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
59.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
18.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
25.3L/100 km9.3mpg US11.2mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km379mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,217cc196cu in
4,973cc303cu in
Length
4,550mm179in
4,795mm189in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,380mm54in
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,833mm112in
Front track
1,522mm60in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,502mm59in
1,543mm61in
Trunk volume-
500L
Max trunk volume
475L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
80L

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 E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8PowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 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-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V85,750 rpm3,750 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32VMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
18.3 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
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
175 km/h
109 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-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
347 hp
259 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 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 E-class (W210) AMG E 50 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-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
480 Nm
354 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-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
1,750 kg
3,858 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-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 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

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8 has more power, Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8: 0.4 s.

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-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

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-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
347 hp
259 kW
6.2 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-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32VMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
Power
336 hp
251 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.2 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
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
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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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Range score
611 km
379 mi
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Trunk score
475 L
16.8 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 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 32V
Consumption13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.93 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.89 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,439 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V

  • Is 103 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 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
  • Smallest trunk

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