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Mercedes S Class vs Maserati Quattroporte - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (802 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (97200 £ vs 147500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S Class or Maserati Quattroporte?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes S Class has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 97200 £, while the Maserati Quattroporte costs 147500 £. That’s a price difference of around 50316 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes S Class manages with 2.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Maserati Quattroporte with 11.10 L. The difference is about 8.80 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes S Class has a decisively edge – offering 802 HP compared to 430 HP. That’s roughly 372 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.30 s, while the Maserati Quattroporte takes 4.80 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Maserati Quattroporte performs somewhat better – reaching 288 km/h, while the Mercedes S Class tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 38 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes S Class pulls clearly stronger with 1430 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 850 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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In curb weight, Maserati Quattroporte is hardly perceptible lighter – 2055 kg compared to 2070 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes S Class offers minimal more room – 550 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes S Class distinct takes the win – 730 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 245 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes S Class proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes S Class is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Mercedes S Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 336 - 802 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 13.2 L
  • Electric Range : 31 - 117 km
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Mercedes S Class

The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
97200 - 204400 £
Price
147500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 13.2 L
Consumption L/100km
11.10 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
31 - 117 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
10.40 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
52 - 301 g/km
co2
252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 76 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2070 - 2650 kg
Curb weight
2055 kg
Trunk capacity
325 - 550 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
5179 - 5469 mm
Length
5262 mm
Width
1921 - 1954 mm
Width
1948 mm
Height
1503 - 1515 mm
Height
1481 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 730 kg
Payload
485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 802 HP
Power HP
430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.80 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
288 km/h
Torque
500 - 1430 Nm
Torque
580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 12
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
247 - 590 kW
Power kW
316 kW
Engine capacity
2989 - 5980 cm3
Engine capacity
2979 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Maserati

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What drive types are available for the Mercedes S Class?

The Mercedes S Class is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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