2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (187 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 70 kg more than 2013 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 Maserati Quattroporte (460 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (270 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 2013 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Maserati |
| Model | Viano | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3198 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5097 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3064 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
