2007 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2007 Maserati Quattroporte and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (149 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 345 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. 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, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2007 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 2007 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Maserati Quattroporte | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Quattroporte | C |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 62 L |