Compare the2024 Maserati QuattroporteVS 2024 Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door

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 GT 4-Door 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 GT 4-Door.

Both the Quattroporte and the AMG GT 4-Door have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Maserati vehicles are better in initial quality than Mercedes vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Maserati above average in initial quality. With 19 more problems per 100 vehicles, Mercedes is rated below average.

The Quattroporte’s 3.0 turbo V6 produces 62 more horsepower (424 vs. 362) and 59 lbs.-ft. more torque (428 vs. 369) than the AMG GT 43’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder hybrid. The Quattroporte’s 3.0 turbo V6 produces 44 lbs.-ft. more torque (428 vs. 384) than the AMG GT 53’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder hybrid.

On the EPA test cycle the Quattroporte gets better mileage than the AMG GT 4-Door running its gasoline engine:

The Quattroporte has 2.1 gallons more fuel capacity than the AMG GT 4-Door 63 S E’s standard fuel tank (21.1 vs. 19 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

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 GT 4-Door doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

The Quattroporte’s 245/35R21 front and 285/30R21 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series front and 30 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the AMG GT 4-Door’s standard 45 series front and 40 series rear tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Quattroporte has standard 21-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch wheels are standard on the AMG GT 4-Door.

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 GT 4-Door; 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 8.6 inches longer than on the AMG GT 4-Door (124.8 inches vs. 116.2 inches).

The Quattroporte’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (50% to 50%) than the AMG GT 4-Door’s (54% to 46%). This gives the Quattroporte more stable handling and braking.

For better maneuverability, the Quattroporte’s turning circle is 1.3 feet tighter than the AMG GT 4-Door 63/63 S’ (38.7 feet vs. 40 feet). The Quattroporte’s turning circle is 2.6 feet tighter than the AMG GT 4-Door 43/53’s (38.7 feet vs. 41.3 feet).

The Maserati Quattroporte may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 300 to 500 pounds less than the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door.

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 GT 4-Door doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the Quattroporte a Large car, while the AMG GT 4-Door is rated a Compact.

The Quattroporte has 18 cubic feet more passenger volume than the AMG GT 4-Door (114 vs. 96).

The Quattroporte has 5.9 inches more front hip room and 6.5 inches more front shoulder room than the AMG GT 4-Door.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Quattroporte’s available rear seats recline. The AMG GT 4-Door’s rear 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 GT 4-Door 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 GT 4-Door 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 GT 4-Door doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

The Quattroporte has standard front air conditioned seats and offers them optionally in the rear. This keeps the passengers comfortable and takes the sting out of hot seats in summer. The AMG GT 4-Door doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats in the rear.