2006 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2006 Maserati Quattroporte and 2006 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,245 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz G. (154 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz G.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz G will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (442 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz G. (401 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz G.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | 2006 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Quattroporte | G |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4245 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 96 L |
