2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420. (275 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 weights approximately 172 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Quattroporte | E420 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4691 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2052 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |