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Mercedes S-Class vs Maserati Quattroporte comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 147,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Maserati Quattroporte?

Mercedes S-Class vs Maserati Quattroporte: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
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Maserati Quattroporte

  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

S-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes S-Class is considerably cheaper – starting at 104,000 £ , while the Maserati Quattroporte costs 147,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,467 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati Quattroporte with 11.1 L/100km. The difference is about 8.9 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 Mercedes S-Class offers markedly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 430 HP. That’s roughly 205 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S-Class is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Maserati Quattroporte takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers visibly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

S-Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Maserati Quattroporte is only slightly lighter – 2,055 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 110 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries clearly more – 660 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 175 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-Class is far ahead overall 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.

from £104,000
S-Class

Mercedes S-Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 336 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 11 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 98 - 118 km
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Mercedes S-Class

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Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
147,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
2,055 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
-
Length
5,262 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,948 mm
Height
-
Height
1,481 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, 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 - 635 HP
Power HP
430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
288 km/h
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
316 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,979 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Maserati
Is the Mercedes S-Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes S-Class is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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