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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe vs Maserati Quattroporte comparison

Compare performance (770 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (306,000 £ vs 147,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe or Maserati Quattroporte?

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe vs Maserati Quattroporte: Key differences

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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Maserati Quattroporte

  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

DBS Superleggera Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Maserati Quattroporte is clearly cheaper – starting at 147,500 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe costs 306,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 158,514 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Maserati Quattroporte uses 11.1 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

Quattroporte

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe offers significantly more power – delivering 770 HP compared to 430 HP. That’s roughly 340 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Maserati Quattroporte takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe is somewhat faster – reaching 338 km/h, while the Maserati Quattroporte tops out at 288 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe delivers markedly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.

DBS Superleggera Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Maserati Quattroporte offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe is slightly lighter – 1,845 kg compared to 2,055 kg. The difference is around 210 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Quattroporte offers clearly more boot space – 530 L compared to 270 L. That’s a difference of about 260 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Quattroporte carries a bit more – 485 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe comes out clearly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

£306,000
DBS Superleggera Coupe

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 770 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 13.5 L/100km
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe
Maserati Quattroporte

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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe looks like it was chiseled by a sculptor with a need for speed, pairing aristocratic elegance with a deliberately brutal stance. It delivers a mood‑altering soundtrack and intoxicating shove that turns ordinary drives into cinematic escapes — perfect for buyers who want drama without sacrificing refinement.

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Maserati Quattroporte

The Maserati Quattroporte is a grand touring saloon that wraps Italian drama and handcrafted luxury around a chassis that clearly wants to be driven. For buyers who prefer emotion to spreadsheet-friendly logic, it makes a memorable entrance and rewards spirited journeys with a sonorous exhaust and sharp steering.

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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe
Maserati Quattroporte

Costs and Consumption

Price
306,000 £
Price
147,500 £
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
314 g/km
co2
252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,845 kg
Curb weight
2,055 kg
Trunk capacity
270 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
4,715 mm
Length
5,262 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Width
1,948 mm
Height
1,285 mm
Height
1,481 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 kg
Payload
485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
770 HP
Power HP
430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Max Speed
338 km/h
Max Speed
288 km/h
Torque
900 Nm
Torque
580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
12
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
566 kW
Power kW
316 kW
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3
Engine capacity
2,979 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Aston Martin
Brand
Maserati
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