Carbike360 comprehensive Maserati Quattroporte GT and Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 350d comparison based on the price, specification, fuel efficiency, features and more.
Maserati Quattroporte GT comes with a price of ₹ 1.80 Cr and Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 350d is priced at ₹ 1.77 Cr. Maserati Quattroporte GT equipped with engine whereas Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 350d has .
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Maserati Quattroporte Vs Mercedes Benz S Class
Select Car| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹1.80 Cr | ₹1.77 Cr | ||
| EMI | ₹3,32,368 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ₹3,26,729 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ||
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| Height(mm) | 1481 | 1503 | ||
| Wheelbase(mm) | 3171 | 3216 | ||
| Ground Clearance(mm) | - | - | ||
| Length(mm) | 5262 | 5289 | ||
| Kerb Weight(kg) | 1980 | - | ||
| Width(mm) | 1948 | 1954 |
Height (mm)
1481
1503
Wheelbase (mm)
3171
3216
Ground Clearance (mm)
-
-
Length (mm)
5262
5289
Kerb Weight (kg)
1980
-
Width (mm)
1948
1954
| Front Tyres | 245 / 45 R20 | R19 | ||
| Rear Brake Type | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc | ||
| Minimum Turning Radius(metres) | 5.9 | 5.6 | ||
| Front Suspension | Aluminium Double Wishbones with 'Skyhook' Dampers and Anti-roll Bar | Four-Link with Air Springs | ||
| Rear Tyres | 285 / 35 R20 | R19 | ||
| Wheels | Alloy Wheels | Alloy Wheels | ||
| Four Wheel Steering | ||||
| Spare Wheel | Space Saver | Space Saver | ||
| Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) | ||
| Rear Suspension | Five-bar, Multi-link System with Four Aluminium Arms, 'Skyhook' Dampers and Anti-roll Bar | Multi-Link Independent with Air Springs | ||
| Front Brake Type | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
Front Tyres
245 / 45 R20
R19
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
5.9
5.6
Front Suspension
Aluminium Double Wishbones with 'Skyhook' Dampers and Anti-roll Bar
Four-Link with Air Springs
Rear Tyres
285 / 35 R20
R19
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Four Wheel Steering
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Space Saver
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)
Power assisted (Electric)
Rear Suspension
Five-bar, Multi-link System with Four Aluminium Arms, 'Skyhook' Dampers and Anti-roll Bar
Multi-Link Independent with Air Springs
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
| Bootspace(litres) | 530 | 550 | ||
| Seating Capacity(Person) | 5 | 5 | ||
| No of Rows(Rows) | 2 | 2 | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity(litres) | 80 | 65 | ||
| Doors(Doors) | 4 | 4 |
Bootspace (litres)
530
550
Seating Capacity (Person)
5
5
No of Rows (Rows)
2
2
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
80
65
Doors (Doors)
4
4
| Engine | 2979 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 2925 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | ||
| Performance on Alternate Fuel | - | - | ||
| Turbocharger / Supercharger | Twin Turbo | Turbocharged | ||
| Battery Charging | - | - | ||
| City Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Highway Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel | ||
| Transmission | Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode | Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode | ||
| Driving Range(km) | 754 | - | ||
| Top Speed(kmph) | 270 | 250 | ||
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph)(seconds) | 5.5 | 6.4 | ||
| Engine Type | F160' 3.0L Twin-Turbocharged V6 | 2.9L OM656 Turbocharged I6 | ||
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 345 bhp @ 5500 rpm | 282 bhp @ 3400-4600 rpm | ||
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | ||
| Electric Motor | - | - | ||
| Electric Motor Assist | - | - | ||
| Alternate Fuel | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Mileage (ARAI)(kmpl) | 9.4 | - | ||
| AC Regular Charging | ||||
| AC Fast Charging | ||||
| Battery | - | - | ||
| Others | - | Idle Start/Stop | ||
| Range(km) | - | - | ||
| Max Motor Performance | - | - | ||
| Emission Standard | BS 6 | BS6 Phase 2 | ||
| DC Fast Charging | ||||
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 500 Nm @ 1750 rpm | 600 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm |
Engine
2979 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
2925 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Performance on Alternate Fuel
-
-
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Twin Turbo
Turbocharged
Battery Charging
-
-
City Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Highway Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Driving Range (km)
754
-
Top Speed (kmph)
270
250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)
5.5
6.4
Engine Type
F160' 3.0L Twin-Turbocharged V6
2.9L OM656 Turbocharged I6
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
345 bhp @ 5500 rpm
282 bhp @ 3400-4600 rpm
Drivetrain
RWD
AWD
Electric Motor
-
-
Electric Motor Assist
-
-
Alternate Fuel
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
9.4
-
AC Regular Charging
AC Fast Charging
Battery
-
-
Others
-
Idle Start/Stop
Range (km)
-
-
Max Motor Performance
-
-
Emission Standard
BS 6
BS6 Phase 2
DC Fast Charging
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
500 Nm @ 1750 rpm
600 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm
| Hill Descent Control | ||||
| Brake Assist (BA) | ||||
| Ride Height Adjustment | ||||
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | ||||
| Four-Wheel-Drive | Torque-On-Demand | |||
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | ||||
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | ||||
| Differential Lock | ||||
| Limited Slip Differential (LSD) | ||||
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | ||||
| Hill Hold Control |
Hill Descent Control
Brake Assist (BA)
Ride Height Adjustment
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Four-Wheel-Drive
Torque-On-Demand
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Differential Lock
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Hill Hold Control
| Warranty (In Kilometres) | Unlimited | Unlimited | ||
| Battery Warranty (In Kilometres) | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Battery Warranty (In Years) | Not Applicable | |||
| Warranty (In Years) | 3 | 3 |
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Warranty (In Years)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
3
3
| Soft-close Door | - | |||
| Rear Windshield Blind | Electric | Electric | ||
| One Touch Up | All | All | ||
| Bootlid Opener | Internal with Remote | Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic | ||
| Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically Adjustable & Retractable | Electrically Adjustable & Retractable | ||
| Exterior Door Handles | Body Coloured | Body Coloured | ||
| Turn Indicators on ORVMs | ||||
| Side Window Blinds | Rear - Electric | Rear - Electric | ||
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| ORVM Colour | Body Coloured | Body Coloured | ||
| Rear Defogger | ||||
| One Touch Down | All | All | ||
| Rear Wiper | ||||
| Scuff Plates | Metallic | Illuminated | ||
| Interior Door Handles | Chrome | Chrome | ||
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear | |||
| Rain-sensing Wipers |
Soft-close Door
-
Rear Windshield Blind
Electric
Electric
One Touch Up
All
All
Bootlid Opener
Internal with Remote
Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Side Window Blinds
Rear - Electric
Rear - Electric
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Rear Defogger
One Touch Down
All
All
Rear Wiper
Scuff Plates
Metallic
Illuminated
Interior Door Handles
Chrome
Chrome
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Rain-sensing Wipers
| Front Passenger Seat Adjustment | 16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back) | 16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back) | ||
| Rear Row Seat Adjustment | 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) | 12 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back) | ||
| Leather-wrapped Gear Knob | ||||
| Rear Armrest | With Audio controls & Cup holder | |||
| Driver Seat Adjustment | 16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back) | 16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back) | ||
| Rear Passenger Seat Type | Bench | Bench | ||
| Split Rear Seat | 60:40 split | |||
| Interior Colours | - | Sienna Black / Black with High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim, Beige / Black with High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim | ||
| Massage Seats | - | |||
| Headrests | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Ventilated Seats | Optional | All | ||
| Ventilated Seat Type | Heated and cooled | Heated and cooled | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Full | |||
| Interiors | Single Tone | Dual Tone | ||
| Seat Upholstery | Leather | Leather | ||
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Driver Armrest | ||||
| Front Seatback Pockets |
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
12 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Rear Armrest
With Audio controls & Cup holder
Driver Seat Adjustment
16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Split Rear Seat
60:40 split
Interior Colours
-
Sienna Black / Black with High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim, Beige / Black with High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim
Massage Seats
-
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Ventilated Seats
Optional
All
Ventilated Seat Type
Heated and cooled
Heated and cooled
Folding Rear Seat
Full
Interiors
Single Tone
Dual Tone
Seat Upholstery
Leather
Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Front Seatback Pockets
| Display Screen for Rear Passengers | Optional | |||
| Gesture Control | ||||
| Voice Command | ||||
| Touchscreen Size(inch) | - | 12.8 | ||
| Display | Touch-screen Display | Touch-screen Display | ||
| Integrated (in-dash) Music System | ||||
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired) | Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless) | ||
| Android Auto | Wired | Wireless | ||
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | Wireless | ||
| Steering-mounted controls | ||||
| GPS Navigation System | ||||
| Speakers | 6+ | 6+ | ||
| Head Unit Size | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| iPod Compatibility | ||||
| AUX Compatibility | ||||
| AM/FM Radio | ||||
| Internal Hard Drive | ||||
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Phone & Audio Streaming | Phone & Audio Streaming | ||
| USB Compatibility | ||||
| Wireless Charger | ||||
| DVD Playback |
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Optional
Gesture Control
Voice Command
Touchscreen Size (inch)
-
12.8
Display
Touch-screen Display
Touch-screen Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Android Auto
Wired
Wireless
Apple CarPlay
Wired
Wireless
Steering-mounted controls
GPS Navigation System
Speakers
6+
6+
Head Unit Size
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
iPod Compatibility
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
Internal Hard Drive
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Phone & Audio Streaming
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
DVD Playback
| Engine Immobiliser | ||||
| Child Safety Lock | ||||
| Central Locking | Keyless | Keyless | ||
| Speed Sensing Door Lock |
Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock
Central Locking
Keyless
Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic | Electric Tilt & Telescopic | ||
| Heated/Cooled Cup Holders | ||||
| Air Conditioner | Yes (Automatic Dual Zone) | Yes (Automatic Four Zone) | ||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Third Row AC Zone | ||||
| 12V Power Outlets | ||||
| Cabin Boot Access | ||||
| Anti-glare Mirrors | Electronic - All | Electronic - All | ||
| Air Purifier | ||||
| Electronic Parking Brake | - | Yes with Auto Hold | ||
| Parking Assist | Reverse Camera with Guidance | 360 Degree Camera | ||
| Rear AC | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest | Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls | ||
| Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Driver & Co-Driver | Driver & Co-Driver | ||
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | ||||
| Headlight and Ignition On Reminder | ||||
| Front AC | Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls | Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls | ||
| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Heater |
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Air Conditioner
Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Cruise Control
Third Row AC Zone
12V Power Outlets
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors
Electronic - All
Electronic - All
Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake
-
Yes with Auto Hold
Parking Assist
Reverse Camera with Guidance
360 Degree Camera
Rear AC
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Driver & Co-Driver
Driver & Co-Driver
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Front AC
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Heater
| Body Kit | ||||
| Roof-mounted Antenna | ||||
| Sunroof / Moonroof | Electro-Transparent Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | ||
| Rub-strips | ||||
| Body-coloured Bumpers | ||||
| Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe |
Body Kit
Roof-mounted Antenna
Sunroof / Moonroof
Electro-Transparent Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Rub-strips
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
| Cornering Headlights | Active | Intelligent | ||
| Headlights | LED | LED | ||
| Puddle Lamps | ||||
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | LED | ||
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | ||||
| Taillights | LED | LED | ||
| Fog Lights | - | LED on front, LED on rear | ||
| Rear Reading Lamp | Both Sides | |||
| Ambient Interior Lighting | Multi-colour | |||
| Cabin Lamps | Front and Rear | Front and Rear | ||
| Light on Vanity Mirrors | Driver & Co-Driver | Driver & Co-Driver | ||
| Glovebox Lamp | ||||
| Ambient Interior Count | - | 64 | ||
| Automatic Headlamps | ||||
| Headlight Height Adjuster |
Cornering Headlights
Active
Intelligent
Headlights
LED
LED
Puddle Lamps
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights
LED
LED
Fog Lights
-
LED on front, LED on rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Both Sides
Ambient Interior Lighting
Multi-colour
Cabin Lamps
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Driver & Co-Driver
Driver & Co-Driver
Glovebox Lamp
Ambient Interior Count
-
64
Automatic Headlamps
Headlight Height Adjuster
| Cup Holders | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Third Row Cup Holders | ||||
| Sunglass Holder | ||||
| Driver Armrest Storage | ||||
| Cooled Glovebox |
Cup Holders
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Third Row Cup Holders
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
| Tachometer | Analogue | Digital | ||
| Gear Indicator | ||||
| Heads Up Display (HUD) | Optional | |||
| Door Ajar Warning | ||||
| Shift Indicator | Dynamic | |||
| Instantaneous Consumption | ||||
| Clock | Analogue | Digital | ||
| Trip Meter | Electronic 2 Trips | Electronic 2 Trips | ||
| Distance to Empty | ||||
| Low Fuel Level Warning | ||||
| Average Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Instrument Cluster | Analogue - Digital | Digital | ||
| Average Speed | ||||
| Adjustable Cluster Brightness |
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Gear Indicator
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Optional
Door Ajar Warning
Shift Indicator
Dynamic
Instantaneous Consumption
Clock
Analogue
Digital
Trip Meter
Electronic 2 Trips
Electronic 2 Trips
Distance to Empty
Low Fuel Level Warning
Average Fuel Consumption
Instrument Cluster
Analogue - Digital
Digital
Average Speed
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | Optional | |||
| Rear Middle Head Rest | ||||
| Rear Cross-traffic Assist | Optional | |||
| Seat Belt Warning | ||||
| Blind Spot Detection | Optional | |||
| Lane Departure Prevention | Optional | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) | Optional | |||
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) | 10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side) | ||
| High-beam Assist | Optional | |||
| Dashcam | ||||
| Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | ||
| NCAP Rating | 5 Star (Euro NCAP) | Not Tested | ||
| Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt | ||||
| Puncture Repair Kit | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | Optional | |||
| Child Seat Anchor Points | ||||
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing | ||||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Optional
Rear Middle Head Rest
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Optional
Seat Belt Warning
Blind Spot Detection
Optional
Lane Departure Prevention
Optional
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Optional
Airbags
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
High-beam Assist
Optional
Dashcam
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
NCAP Rating
5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Not Tested
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Puncture Repair Kit
Lane Departure Warning
Optional
Child Seat Anchor Points
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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