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Mercedes V Class vs Maserati Quattroporte - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (237 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (48200 £ vs 147500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Maserati Quattroporte?

Mercedes V Class

Maserati Quattroporte

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

V Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes V Class has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 48200 £, while the Maserati Quattroporte costs 147500 £. That’s a price difference of around 99322 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes V Class manages with 7.10 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Maserati Quattroporte with 11.10 L. The difference is about 4 L per 100 km.

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 Maserati Quattroporte has a significantly edge – offering 430 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 193 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Quattroporte is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.40 s. That’s about 2.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Maserati Quattroporte performs noticeable better – reaching 288 km/h, while the Mercedes V Class tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 68 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Maserati Quattroporte pulls to a small extent stronger with 580 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm difference.

V Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers a bit more seating capacity – 6 vs 5.

In curb weight, Maserati Quattroporte is minimal lighter – 2055 kg compared to 2192 kg. The difference is around 137 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes V Class offers convincingly more room – 1410 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 880 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes V Class convincingly takes the win – 908 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 423 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes V Class shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £48,200
V Class

Mercedes V Class

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.1 - 10.2 L
Mercedes V Class
Maserati Quattroporte

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Mercedes V Class

The V‑Class is the grown-up people mover that blends executive-level comfort with van practicality, ideal for those who want to ferry family and gear without sacrificing luxury. Inside it's plush and flexible, with clever touches that turn long hauls into a comfortable commute and still manage to look serious on the school run.

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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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Mercedes V Class
Maserati Quattroporte
V Class
Quattroporte

Costs and Consumption

Price
48200 - 83300 £
Price
147500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L
Consumption L/100km
11.10 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
6
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2192 - 2464 kg
Curb weight
2055 kg
Trunk capacity
610 - 1410 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
4895 - 5370 mm
Length
5262 mm
Width
1928 mm
Width
1948 mm
Height
1901 - 1908 mm
Height
1481 mm
Max trunk capacity
4200 - 5010 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.80 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
288 km/h
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
316 kW
Engine capacity
1950 - 1999 cm3
Engine capacity
2979 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Maserati
Is the Mercedes V Class offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.