Car comparison

Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32VvsMaserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6

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

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Maserati Quattroporte V

4.2 i V8 32V

400 hp4244 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2012
VS

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156)

3.0 V6

275 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6

  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,795 kg
    3,957 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,129 km
    702 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    213 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32VMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
Power
400hp298kW
275hp205kW
Torque
460Nm339lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,795kg3,957lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.6s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
68.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
20.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22L/100 km10.7mpg US12.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
334Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km380mi
Calculated
1,129km702mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,244cc259cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
5,097mm201in
5,262mm207in
Width
1,885mm74in
1,948mm77in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,481mm58in
Wheelbase
3,064mm121in
3,171mm125in
Front track
1,582mm62in
1,634mm64in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,647mm65in
Trunk volume
450L
530L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
70L
CO2 emissions-
163g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32VMaserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V7,000 rpm4,750 rpm7,250 rpm
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V64,000 rpm2,000-2,600 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32VMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
20.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V
400 hp
298 kW
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
275 hp
205 kW

Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V has 125 hp more than Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6 and Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V: 125 hp (93 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
1,795 kg
3,957 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 V4.2 i V8 32V
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 V4.2 i V8 32V5.6 s
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V66.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V and Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6: 0.8 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 V4.2 i V8 32V
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6 and Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V: 8.5 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 V4.2 i V8 32V
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V
611 km
380 mi
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
1,129 km
702 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V
400 hp
298 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
275 hp
205 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 V4.2 i V8 32V
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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

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 V4.2 i V8 32V
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 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 V4.2 i V8 32V
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
5.6 s
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.4 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 V4.2 i V8 32V
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32VMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
Power
400 hp
298 kW
275 hp
205 kW
Torque
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
Fuel consumption
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,262 mm
207.2 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
Range score
611 km
380 mi
1,129 km
702 mi
CO2 score
-
163 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 V 4.2 i V8 32VMaserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6
Consumption14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.78 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.48 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,210 L584 US gal486 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,867 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V

  • Has 125 hp more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 60 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

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6

  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Uses 8.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 518 km (322 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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