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Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32VvsMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221)

S 500

388 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,865 kg
    4,112 lb
  • 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
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    756 km
    470 mi
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V

  • 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 performance score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32VMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500
Power
400hp298kW
388hp289kW
Torque
460Nm339lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,865kg4,112lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
2,545kg5,611lb
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
60.6s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
52.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22L/100 km10.7mpg US12.8mpg UK
17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km380mi
Calculated
756km470mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,244cc259cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
5,097mm201in
5,079mm200in
Width
1,885mm74in
1,872mm74in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,473mm58in
Wheelbase
3,064mm121in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,582mm62in
1,604mm63in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,606mm63in
Trunk volume
450L
560L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
90L
CO2 emissions-
283g/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 32VMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500PowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500: 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 5006,000 rpm2,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32VMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
16.0 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
183 km/h
114 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500
388 hp
289 kW

Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V has 12 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500 and Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V: 12 hp (9 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500
530 Nm
391 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500
1,865 kg
4,112 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500
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 V4.2 i V8 32V5.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 5005.4 s

Although Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500 and Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V: 0.2 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500 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 V4.2 i V8 32V
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500
208 hp/t
155 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 V4.2 i V8 32V
611 km
380 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500
756 km
470 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500
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 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500
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
5,079 mm
200.0 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 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 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiQuattroporte V4.2 i V8 32VMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500
Power
400 hp
298 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
Fuel consumption
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 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
5,079 mm
200.0 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Range score
611 km
380 mi
756 km
470 mi
CO2 score
-
283 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 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 32VMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500
Consumption14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.78 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.48 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,210 L584 US gal486 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,867 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V

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

Pros

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

Cons

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 145 km (90 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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