2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, both 2009 Maserati Quattroporte and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 305 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 325 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Maserati Quattroporte 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
Make Maserati Mercedes-Benz
Model Quattroporte C
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4691 cc 2148 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 425 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 270 Nm
Torque RPM 4750 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 280 km/hour 202 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.7 seconds 12.2 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1880 kg 1555 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.9 L/100km 7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 62 L


 

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