Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1975 – 1985) vs Maserati Quattroporte (1974 – 1978): specs compared
The Maserati Quattroporte is the more powerful of the two, with up to 190 hp against 185 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.0 s against 9.9 s. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is the lighter car, from 1,360 kg against 1,732 kg. At 5,199 mm, the Maserati Quattroporte is 475 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
1975 – 1985
|
Maserati
Quattroporte
1974 – 1978
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 1975 – 1985 | 1974 – 1978 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 9 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 185 hp | 190 hp |
| Torque | 113 – 240 Nm | 255 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.9 – 27.4 s | 9.0 s |
| Top speed | 135 – 200 km/h | 201 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.9 – 12.6 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,724 mm | 5,199 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,869 mm |
| Height | 1,438 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 3,071 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,360 – 1,620 kg | 1,732 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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