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Maserati Quattroporte S 4.7vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009 S 500 V8

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

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Maserati Quattroporte S

4.7

430 hp4691 ccGasolineRWDNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2012
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009

S 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8

  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,880 kg
    4,145 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.7 L/100 km
    14.1 mpg US
    16.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    804 km
    499 mi
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Maserati Quattroporte S 4.7

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    430 hp
    321 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    216 hp/t
    161 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte S4.7Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
Power
430hp321kW
388hp289kW
Torque
490Nm361lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,365kg5,214lb
2,560kg5,644lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.2s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
52.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
24L/100 km9.8mpg US11.8mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
206hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
246Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
573km356mi
Calculated
804km499mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,691cc286cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
5,097mm201in
5,096mm201in
Width
1,885mm74in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,479mm58in
Wheelbase
3,064mm121in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,582mm62in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,606mm63in
Trunk volume
450L
560L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
90L
CO2 emissions-
262g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Quattroporte S 4.7Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte S 4.7: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiQuattroporte S4.77,000 rpm4,750 rpm7,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V86,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiQuattroporte S4.7Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
16.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
183 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte S4.7
430 hp
321 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW

Maserati Quattroporte S 4.7 has 42 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8 and Maserati Quattroporte S 4.7: 42 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte S4.7
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte S4.7
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
1,880 kg
4,145 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 S4.7
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 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 S4.75.4 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V85.4 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 S4.7
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8 and Maserati Quattroporte S 4.7: 4.5 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 S4.7
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte S4.7
573 km
356 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
804 km
499 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiQuattroporte S4.7
430 hp
321 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
5.4 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 S4.7
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
5,097 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,096 mm
200.6 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 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 S4.7
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 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 S4.7
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
5.4 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 S4.7
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiQuattroporte S4.7Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
Power
430 hp
321 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
5,097 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,096 mm
200.6 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Range score
573 km
356 mi
804 km
499 mi
CO2 score
-
262 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Quattroporte S 4.7Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.49 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.24 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,357 L623 US gal518 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,124 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte S 4.7

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 231 km (143 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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