Car comparison

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8vsMaserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V

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

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Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156)

3.8 V8

350 hp3798 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2016
VS

Maserati Quattroporte V

4.2 i V8 32V

400 hp4244 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2012

Comparison overview

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Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph Unrestricted
    307 km/h
    191 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    710 Nm
    524 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.6 L/100 km
    13.4 mpg US
    16.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    672 km
    418 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V
Power
350hp261kW
400hp298kW
Torque
710Nm524lb-ft
460Nm339lb-ft
Curb weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight-
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.8s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
60.6s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
12.8s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
22L/100 km10.7mpg US12.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
374Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km418mi
Calculated
611km380mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,798cc232cu in
4,244cc259cu in
Length
5,262mm207in
5,097mm201in
Width
1,948mm77in
1,885mm74in
Height
1,481mm58in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
3,171mm125in
3,064mm121in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,582mm62in
Rear track
1,647mm65in
1,595mm63in
Trunk volume
530L
450L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
90L
CO2 emissions
278g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V86,800 rpm2,250-3,500 rpm7,050 rpm
MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V7,000 rpm4,750 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.8 s
15.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
122 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8
350 hp
261 kW
MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V
400 hp
298 kW

Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V has 50 hp more than Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8 and Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8
710 Nm
524 lb-ft
MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V
460 Nm
339 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V
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 VI (M156)3.8 V8
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V84.7 s
MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V5.6 s

Although Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V has more power, Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8 and Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V: 0.9 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 VI (M156)3.8 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8 and Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V: 2.8 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 VI (M156)3.8 V8
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8
672 km
418 mi
MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V
611 km
380 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8
350 hp
261 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V
400 hp
298 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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 VI (M156)3.8 V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 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
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

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 VI (M156)3.8 V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
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

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 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 VI (M156)3.8 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
4.7 s
MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
5.6 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 VI (M156)3.8 V8
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8MaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32V
Power
350 hp
261 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
710 Nm
524 lb-ft
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Lightness
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
672 km
418 mi
611 km
380 mi
CO2 score
278 g/km
-
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km25.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi41.48 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal2,210 L584 US gal486 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year3,867 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8

  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 61 km (38 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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