Compare the2022 Maserati QuattroporteVS 2021 Mercedes AMG E-Class Wagon

The Quattroporte has standard whiplash protection, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the whiplash protection system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The AMG E-Class Wagon doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

The Quattroporte’s standard lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane and gently nudges the vehicle back towards its lane. A lane departure warning system costs extra on the AMG E-Class Wagon.

Both the Quattroporte and the AMG E-Class Wagon have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning and available all wheel drive.

The Quattroporte has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The AMG E-Class Wagon doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Quattroporte offers optional 21-inch wheels. The AMG E-Class Wagon’s largest wheels are only 20-inches.

The Quattroporte has a standard space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the AMG E-Class Wagon; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Quattroporte’s wheelbase is 9.1 inches longer than on the AMG E-Class Wagon (124.8 inches vs. 115.7 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Quattroporte is 2 inches wider in the rear than on the AMG E-Class Wagon.

The Quattroporte’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (50% to 50%) than the AMG E-Class Wagon’s (54% to 46%). This gives the Quattroporte more stable handling and braking.

For better maneuverability, the Quattroporte’s turning circle is 2.3 feet tighter than the AMG E-Class Wagon’s (38.7 feet vs. 41 feet).

The Maserati Quattroporte may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 500 to 550 pounds less than the Mercedes AMG E-Class Wagon.

The design of the Maserati Quattroporte amounts to more than styling. The Quattroporte has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .28 Cd. That is significantly lower than the AMG E-Class Wagon (.32) and many sports cars. A more efficient exterior helps keep the interior quieter and helps the Quattroporte get better fuel mileage.

The front grille of the Quattroporte uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The AMG E-Class Wagon doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Quattroporte has 1.1 inches more front headroom and 6.5 inches more front shoulder room than the AMG E-Class Wagon.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Quattroporte’s available rear seats recline. The AMG E-Class Wagon’s middle row seats don’t recline.

The Quattroporte’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The AMG E-Class Wagon does not have an oil pressure gauge.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Quattroporte has standard headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The AMG E-Class Wagon doesn’t offer headlight washers.

A power rear sunshade and rear side window sunshades are standard in the Quattroporte to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The AMG E-Class Wagon doesn’t offer a rear sunshade.

Optional air conditioned front and rear seats keep the Quattroporte’s passengers comfortable and take the sting out of hot leather in summer. The AMG E-Class Wagon doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats for the second row.

The Quattroporte is available in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations. The AMG E-Class Wagon doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.