Compare the2024 Maserati QuattroporteVS 2023 Mercedes AMG E-Class Sedan

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 Sedan 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 Sedan.

Both the Quattroporte and the AMG E-Class Sedan 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 44 lbs.-ft. more torque (428 vs. 384) than the AMG E 53’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder hybrid.

On the EPA test cycle the Quattroporte Ultima gets better fuel mileage than the AMG E 63 S 4.0 turbo V8 Hybrid (17 city/25 hwy vs. 16 city/24 hwy).

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 Sedan doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

For better traction and acceleration, the Quattroporte has larger rear tires than the AMG E-Class Sedan (285/30R21 vs. 275/30R20).

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 E 53’s standard 40 series front and 35 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 E 53. The AMG E-Class Sedan’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 Sedan; it requires you to depend on its run-flat tires, which limits mileage and speed before they are repaired. If a run-flat is damaged beyond repair by a road hazard your vehicle will have to be towed. Some tire options on the AMG E-Class Sedan don’t have a run-flat feature, either.

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

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Quattroporte is 1.9 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the AMG E-Class Sedan.

The Quattroporte’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (50% to 50%) than the AMG E-Class Sedan’s (55.3% to 44.7%). 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 Sedan’s (38.7 feet vs. 41 feet).

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 Sedan (.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 Sedan 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 E-Class Sedan is rated a Mid-size.

The Quattroporte has 17 cubic feet more passenger volume than the AMG E-Class Sedan (114 vs. 97).

The Quattroporte has 1.1 inches more front headroom, 6.5 inches more front shoulder room and .2 inches more rear headroom than the AMG E-Class Sedan.

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

The Quattroporte has a much larger trunk than the AMG E-Class Sedan (18.7 vs. 13.1 cubic feet).

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 Sedan 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 Sedan doesn’t offer headlight washers.

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 E-Class Sedan doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats in the rear.