Car comparison

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 400 V6 3.5

333 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5

  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    188 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    766 km
    476 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100

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
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    710 Nm
    524 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Power
350hp261kW
333hp248kW
Torque
710Nm524lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight-
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.8s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
53.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
12.8s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
374Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km418mi
Calculated
766km476mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,798cc232cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
5,262mm207in
4,879mm192in
Width
1,948mm77in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,481mm58in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
3,171mm125in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,647mm65in
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume
530L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
59L
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 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5PowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5: 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.55,250-6,000 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.8 s
15.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
122 mph
183 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
333 hp
248 kW

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8 has 17 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 and Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8
710 Nm
524 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
480 Nm
354 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
1,770 kg
3,902 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
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 VI (M156)3.8 V84.7 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.55.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5: 0.6 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 and Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8: 4.2 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8
672 km
418 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
766 km
476 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
333 hp
248 kW
5.3 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 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 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 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.3 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.8 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Power
350 hp
261 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
710 Nm
524 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
672 km
418 mi
766 km
476 mi
CO2 score
278 g/km
-
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.8 V8

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 94 km (58 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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