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Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S 4.7vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

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

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Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S

4.7

440 hp4691 ccGasolineRWDNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2012
VS

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

S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

435 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2011-2013

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    847 km
    526 mi
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte Sport GT S4.7Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Power
440hp328kW
435hp324kW
Torque
490Nm361lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,990kg4,387lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Gross weight
2,365kg5,214lb
2,685kg5,919lb
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
54.7s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
48.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
14.3s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
24L/100 km9.8mpg US11.8mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
218hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
246Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
350Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
573km356mi
Calculated
847km526mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,691cc286cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
5,097mm201in
5,096mm201in
Width
1,885mm74in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,423mm56in
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
83L
CO2 emissions-
229g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S 4.7Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCYPowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S 4.7: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiQuattroporte Sport GT S4.77,000 rpm4,750 rpm7,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY5,250 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiQuattroporte Sport GT S4.7Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.3 s
14.8 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S 4.7 has 5 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY and Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S 4.7: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 Sport GT S4.7
285 km/h
177 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S 4.7 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY and Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S 4.7: 0.1 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 Sport GT S4.7
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY and Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S 4.7: 5.9 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 Sport GT S4.7
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiQuattroporte Sport GT S4.7
440 hp
328 kW
5.1 s
285 km/h
177 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
435 hp
324 kW
5.0 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 Sport GT S4.7
Power
440 hp
328 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
5,097 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 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 Sport GT S4.7
Power
440 hp
328 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 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 Sport GT S4.7
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
5.1 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
5.0 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 Sport GT S4.7
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiQuattroporte Sport GT S4.7Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Power
440 hp
328 kW
435 hp
324 kW
Torque
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.0 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
5,097 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 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
847 km
526 mi
CO2 score
-
229 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Quattroporte Sport GT S 4.7Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.49 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.24 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,357 L623 US gal518 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,124 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S 4.7

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 274 km (170 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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