2019 Maserati Quattroporte

Going toward the German and the British is no simple assignment as history has been observer to this. Yet at the same time, the Maserati stands its ground and does as such splendidly.

This time around, Maserati brings in two more trim options to delight the existence of their hot-sedan, the Quattroporte. Apart from the GTS GranLusso which cruises on a 3.8L V8 engine, all the other options ride on a 3.0L 6-cylinder inline engine. It is offered in both, Rear-wheel and All-wheel Drive setup. The S, Grand Sport, and GranLusso have the Rear-wheel setup while the Q4 GranSport and GTS GranLusso haves All-wheels power delivery.

Trims	S	S Q4 Grand Sport	GTS GranLusso	S Grand Sport	S GranLusso
MSRP (FWD)	$103, 400	$116,000	$145,500	$109,900	$109,900
Features		S Q4 is a small step up from the standard S	GTS which gets the 3.8-liter turbo V8 (523 hp, 524 lb-ft), rear-wheel drive	GranSport offers a more performance-oriented vibe by building on the base S trim	GranLusso package adds to the standard equipment
	19-inch wheels	all-wheel drive		20-inch wheels	20-inch wheels
	automatic wipers	a power trunk lid		a black grille	chrome exterior trim
	LED running lights and taillights	shift paddles		black side skirts	power-adjustable pedals
	heated, power-folding auto-dimming mirrors	heated rear seats and a heated wood and leather steering wheel		red brake calipers	a wood and leather steering wheel
	a sunroof; front and rear parking sensors			sport front seats and paddle shifters on the steering wheel	premium interior leather upholstery
	blind-spot monitoring				a simulated-suede headliner
	adaptive suspension				a power rear sunshade
				forward collision warning and mitigation with emergency braking
				a surround-view camera and lane departure warning

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Prices starting from the S trim and going up to GTS GranLusso, we see a lot of variations in the offerings and in some of the mechanicals as well. After a close study on every trim, we take a stand with the new addition level to this year’s Quattroporte, the S GranLusso. Mechanically, it offers AWD, above the RWD in S. Having the 20-inch tire inclusions and updated safety measures, to name a few, the S GranLusso would prove to be a more fruitful investment in the Quattroporte.

While obviously, customers having money to shed and performance to take in, the GTS GranLusso, having the heart of Ferrari would go the distance.

“Whether you go with the standard V6 on base trim levels or the aggressive V8 in the top-of-the-line Quattroporte GTS, there's plenty of power on tap.” –The Car Connection

Engine and Performance

This Maserati is being fed by a 3.0L 6-cylinder inline engine having an output of 424-horsepower and 428 lb-ft of torque. These are some interesting numbers on-paper and the performance lives up to the expectations as well.

It is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission which is found not as accurate as one would expect. The shifts are quite short but the harder throttle response is carried out by longer shifts. The car revs up to the red mark with ease and gives out extortionate performance.

Models	Maserati Quattroporte	BMW 7 Series	Jaguar XJ	Audi A8
MSRP	$103,400	$81,500	$74,400	$82,500
Engine	3.0-Liter TFSI 6-Cylinder	3.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder	3.0-liter Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6	3.0L 6 cyl
Transmission	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic
Power	424 hp	320 hp	340hp	333 hp
Torque	428 lb-ft	330 lb-ft	332 lb.-ft	325 lb-ft

The Quattroporte faces competition with the mentioned cars and it turns out to be a very fair comparison as all the cars have the 3L engine with 6-cylinder setup and 8-speed automatic gear setup.

Pretty clearly, the Maserati poses out as the winner with a drastic lead in the engine’s output, tuning, and performance. Rest, all being luxurious sedans comes out equally similar based on their engine qualifications.

Acceleration

The perfectly tuned engine by Maserati allows the Quattroporte to a achieve the 0-60 mph target in just 4.5 seconds and covers the quarter mile in a mere 12.7 seconds. Having such a performance-oriented has a negative side which can be seen in the emissions department.

Models	Maserati Quattroporte	BMW 7 Series	Jaguar XJ	Audi A8
0-60 MPH	4.5 sec	5.4 sec	5.4 sec	5.5 sec
Quarter mile	12.7 sec	13.4 sec	14 sec	13.8 sec
Engine	3.0L	3.0L	3.0L	3.0L
Emission (Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)	9.8	7.4	8.4	8.1

It is certainly the best car out of the pack and delivers well for what it is asked for. The Jaguar XJ and Audi A8 take the down score while having similar outputs on track.

Ride and Handling

Despite the increased girth of the car, Maserati has managed to pull out an extremely balanced car. It involves a lot of aluminum in its structure and chassis which allows it to shed the unnecessary weight which further adds to a more responsive and a well-handled car. As one would expect from a sports luxury sedan, the suspension is on the firm side which allows it to cruise through any circumstance without causing any nuisance. The electro-hydraulic steering allows the sheer joy of handling the Quattroporte at ease.

The bigger wheels, however, decreases the comfort somewhat.

Braking

The 13.6-inch and 13.0-inch brake pads on the front and the rear wheels respectively helps the car to come at halt from the usual cruising speeds. The Maserati is one heavily built car, weighing just about 4.1tonnes.

When tested to the extreme, the brakes brought the Quattroporte from 60 mph to a dead stop in just 105 ft. which is considerably great.

Model	Maserati Quattroporte	BMW 7 Series	Jaguar XJ	Audi A8
Brake Front(in)	13.6	17.7	14	15.0
Brake Rear(in)	13.0	14.5	12.8	14.0
Curb Weight(lbs)	4101	4195	3891	4464
60-0 MPH (ft.)	105	112	122	118

When analyzed, the car weighs right in the middle of the category but even though it has the smallest of the brake setups, it still carries off the least distance and the quickest to stop from 60 miles an hour. The Jaguar XJ loses this aspect of the clan.

Having such performance driven aspects and outcomes, the Maserati Quattroporte is surely not considered to be an economical car. It consumes 16 mpg and 23 mpg in city and highway respectively. Thus, it delivers 18 miles per gallon of fuel consumption, combined.

Model	Maserati Quattroporte	BMW 7 Series	Jaguar XJ	Audi A8
MPG (City)	16	21	18	19
MPG (Highway)	23	29	27	29
MPG (Combined)	18	24	21	22

Comparing the Quattroporte to its rivals, it loses out to every car in the segment which claims that it is the most uneconomical vehicle to be driven. The BMW 740i is a clear cut winner here, by proving to give such approachable numbers despite the heavy engine.

“The Quattroporte has a roomy, well-appointed and stylish cabin. There are nearly endless customization options for interior materials and all sorts of luxurious features such as fold-out tables and quad-zone automatic climate control.” -Edmunds

Seating and Comfort

The Quattroporte is a well carved out car to easily stack in 5 people. The cabin is plush and ambient with many leather and wooden accents. The seats are of top quality leather. The front seats are a joy to be in, while the back seats could be a bit of compromise for big adults.

Model	Maserati Quattroporte	BMW 7 Series	Jaguar XJ	Audi A8
Passenger capacity	5	5	5	5
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	NA	39.9/59.2/41.4	39.5/57.6/41.5	37.2/59.1/41.4
Second (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	NA	38.9/57.7/44.4	37.2/56.6/38.9	39.1/57.8/42.9

Due to lack of data, we cannot put the Maserati Quattroporte against its competitors but the car ranks almost equally with the BMW 7-series which is class leading in terms of space and comfort.

Infotainment System

The 2019’s Quattroporte features an all-new 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system which is quite stuffed with the latest technology but still fails to deliver the justice to a $100,000+ vehicle. Let’s see the features it offers:

• Android Auto
• Apple CarPlay
• AM/FM radio
• Aux, USB Plug-in
• Real Time Navigation
• Bluetooth connectivity
• Voice command

Cargo Capacity

Being one of the longest and widest in its class, this vehicle offers just about 19 cubic feets of cargo space which is quite some excellent work in this department which further allows the practicality of the car to some heights and of less hassle.

Model	Maserati Quattroporte	BMW 7 Series	Jaguar XJ	Audi A8
Volume (ft cube)	18.7	18.2	15.2	14.2

Comparing the same, we conclude that the Quattroporte has the class-leading specs in this aspect with BMW following the same and Audi A8 falling at the last spot.

"In Italian, “Quattroporte” means “four doors,” but you don’t need to speak the language to appreciate this car’s dramatic flair." -Car and Driver

Dimension and Weight

Having a length of 207 inches, a width of 77 inches and a height just above 58-inch, the Quattroporte is surely a huge sedan. Provided a wheelbase of 125-inch assures the presence of plenty of space inside the cabin of the car. The car’s built pretty symmetrically when the front to the rear ratio of track width is almost identical.

Model	Maserati Quattroporte	BMW 7 Series	Jaguar XJ	Audi A8
Curb weight(lbs)	4104	4195	3891	4464
Length(in)	207.2	206.6	202	207.4
Width(in) (w/o mirror)	76.7	74.8	74.8	76.7
Height(in)	58.3	58.2	57.5	57.9
Ground clearance(in)	NA	5.8	6.3	4.9
Wheelbase(in)	124.8	126.4	119.4	122.9
Track width(in) F/R	64.3/64.8	63.5/64.6	64/63.1	64.7/64.4

The Maserati isn't the heaviest or the tallest, but just claims the top position in terms of length and width, facing an immediate competition from the Audi. All the aspects vary unconditionally in this equivalence test but the Jaguar surely lacks a lot in this criteria too.

Exterior Features

Some of the basic exterior features being offered by the Quattroporte are:

• Keyless entry
• Remote start
• Sunroof
• Surround view Camera
• Daylight Running Lights (DRLs)
• Bi-xenon front headlamps
• LED Taillamps
• Automatic headlamp activation
• Hi-Pressure front headlamps washing system
• Parking lights

For 2019, Maserati offers the following safety measures for the Quattroporte:

• Adaptive Cruise Control (with Stop & Go function, Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Warning with Advanced Brake Assist, Automated Emergency Braking)
• Blind Spot Alert
• Rear view camera with imaging displayed on central MTC and dynamic gridlines
• Surround view Camera
• Front & Rear parking sensors with graphic indication of object distances on cluster display
• Bi-xenon front headlamps with Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
• Full LED Taillamps and third stop light integrated into the rear window
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
• Electronic brake distribution (EBD)
• Drive wheels locking prevention (MSR)
• BAS (Brake Assistance System)
• Hill Holder Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with pressure displayed into the digital central cluster
• Tyre sealing compound and electric air compressor
• Cruise Control

IIHS Ratings

The IIHS Ratings for the 2019 Maserati Quattroporte are not available.

NHTSA Ratings

The NHTSA Ratings for the 2019 Maserati Quattroporte are not available.

 

BMW 7 Series

The 7-series is known for its plush and technology stuffed outlook at heart. It offers numerous amounts of exquisite luxury, exceptional crafted details, and phenomenal mechanisms. Also known to be a chauffeur-driven car, it provides tons of comfort at the back seats as well. However, the car lacks some confidence in handling as the steering is found to be soft and numb, even though the engine is a result of pure refined engineering.

Jaguar XJ

Being kept in the same category of competition, the Jaguar does not offer any thrilling feature of output out of its XJ. The car is well built, provides a exceptionally of comfort, luxury, technology and driving experience but falls short when compared to its rivals.

Audi A8

The Audi comes with a feature and future loaded sedan, the A8. This gives out an immense amount of safety features, technology upholdings, premium comfort and a good quality of the ride. The engine’s output, however, falls a bit low along with some minor intakes of the cargo space and ride setup, when brought up to the comparative scale.

Priced above all this automotive marvel blessed with the Italian grace also performs above all. Justifying its price point in every parameter the decade-old design is still hard to beat and still manages to appeal to the adrenal glands of the connoisseurs.