Car comparison

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC

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

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Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156)

3.0 V6

275 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2016
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 350 BlueTEC

258 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    275 hp
    205 kW
  • Lightest
    1,795 kg
    3,957 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC

  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    155 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,186 km
    737 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
Power
275hp205kW
258hp192kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,795kg3,957lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight-
2,655kg5,853lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
20.5s
Calculated
21.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
334Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,129km702mi
Calculated
1,186km737mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
5,262mm207in
5,116mm201in
Width
1,948mm77in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,481mm58in
1,496mm59in
Wheelbase
3,171mm125in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,624mm64in
Rear track
1,647mm65in
1,637mm64in
Trunk volume
530L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
163g/km
155g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V64,000 rpm2,000-2,600 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC3,600 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.5 s
21.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
275 hp
205 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
258 hp
192 kW

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6 has 17 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC and Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
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)3.0 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
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 VI (M156)3.0 V66.4 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC: 0.4 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 VI (M156)3.0 V6
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

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)3.0 V6
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
1,129 km
702 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
1,186 km
737 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
275 hp
205 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
258 hp
192 kW
6.8 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 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 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)3.0 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 VI (M156)3.0 V6
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.8 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)3.0 V6
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
Power
275 hp
205 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Range score
1,129 km
702 mi
1,186 km
737 mi
CO2 score
163 g/km
155 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 VI (M156) 3.0 V6Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 57 km (36 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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