2007 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2007 Maserati Quattroporte. (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2007 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 604 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Maserati Quattroporte. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Maserati Quattroporte. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S 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. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Maserati Quattroporte | 2009 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Quattroporte | S |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 6208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 631 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
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 | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |