2006 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 203 kg more than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (900 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Quattroporte | CL |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | TBD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 2135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5106 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1426 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2955 mm |
