Compare the2022 Maserati QuattroporteVS 2022 Mercedes S-Class

Both the Quattroporte and the S-Class 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, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning and available all wheel drive.

The Quattroporte Trofeo’s 3.8 turbo V8 produces 84 more horsepower (580 vs. 496) and 22 lbs.-ft. more torque (538 vs. 516) than the S 580 4MATIC Sedan’s optional 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid.

On the EPA test cycle the Quattroporte gets better mileage than the S-Class:

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 S-Class doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

For better stopping power the Quattroporte Trofeo’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the S-Class:

For better traction and acceleration, the Quattroporte has larger standard rear tires than the S-Class (275/40R19 vs. 255/45R19).

The Quattroporte’s standard 275/40R19 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the S-Class’ standard 45 series tires.

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 S-Class; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

The Maserati Quattroporte may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 550 to 700 pounds less than the Mercedes S-Class.

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 S-Class doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Quattroporte has a much larger trunk than the S-Class Sedan (18.7 vs. 13.8 cubic feet).

The Quattroporte’s standard rear seats fold to accommodate long and bulky cargo. The S-Class doesn’t offer folding rear seats, only a ski pass-through.

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 S-Class 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 S-Class doesn’t offer headlight washers.

The Quattroporte has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the car heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the S-Class.

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