2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 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 224 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 5 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (500 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Quattroporte | E |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4691 cc | 3221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |