1999 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz S. (356 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 85 kg more than 1999 Mercedes-Benz S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S (530 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Maserati Quattroporte. (460 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz S | 2013 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Maserati |
| Model | S | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 356 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5097 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3064 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |
