Performance Review: Maserati Quattroporte 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel - [2016]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Maserati Quattroporte Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Maserati Quattroporte 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2016. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 6.2 V8 and the 2016 Bugatti Chiron 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo.This particular Maserati Quattroporte has a 2987cc Turbo Diesel powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Diesel V6's includes the 2019 Audi A4 S4 TDI 3.0 V6

The Quattroporte shares its Diesel V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Audi A4 S4 TDI 3.0 V6 and the 2016 Audi A6 3.0 TDI BiTurbo Quattro Tiptronic. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Quattroporte's Rear Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1925 kgs (4243 lbs) this makes the Maserati Quattroporte 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive or the give or take 50kg.

The Maserati Quattroporte shares the same bhp with the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp)

In terms of power the 2987cc 24V V6 engine produces 271 bhp (202 kW) @ 4000 rpm similar to the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp) or the 2021 KIA K5 GT 2.5 Turbo (290 bhp).

The Turbo V6 throws out 443 lb-ft (600.6 Nm) @ 2000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (443 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Maserati Quattroporte you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2012 Dodge Charger SXT Blacktop 3.6L V6 (165.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Maserati Quattroporte.

The Maserati Quattroporte has a Power to weight ratio of 140.7 bhp per ton and 230.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2016 Quattroporte competing with the 2012 Dodge Charger SXT Blacktop 3.6L V6 (165.4 bhp per ton) or the 2002 BMW 5 Series 540i M-Sport E39 (165.3 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Maserati Quattroporte generating around 230.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD Performance (255.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2014 Audi A6 RS6 Avant 4.0 Turbo (254.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.10 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.3 secs, this made the Maserati Quattroporte 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel as fast as the 2017 Hyundai i30 N 2.0 Turbo (6.10 secs) the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 SDV6 300 (6.10 secs) the 2017 Maserati Ghibli 3.0 V6 Diesel (6.10 secs) the or the 2016 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTI 2.0 Turbo DSG (6.10 secs). This Maserati Quattroporte 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel is also faster than the 2019 Toyota Supra SZ-R 2.0 Turbo (6.20 secs) the 2019 Toyota Supra SZ 2.0 Turbo (6.20 secs) the 2017 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0 TDi SCR 4Motion (6.20 secs) the and the 2014 Peugeot 208 Gti 1.6 Turbo 30th (6.20 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Quattroporte and the 2007 Mazda 6 MPS 2.3T

When talking about the performance of the Maserati Quattroporte on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.84 secs @ 86.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2007 Mazda 6 MPS 2.3T (15.78 secs), the 2011 Lexus GS 350 (15.79 secs), and the 1969 Plymouth Road Runner 440 V8 1st Gen (15.80 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2016 version of the Maserati Quattroporte 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel has a maximum speed of 157mph.

Top Speed of the 2016 Quattroporte equals the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo (168 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2016 Maserati Quattroporte 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo (168 mph), the 2020 KIA Stinger GT 3.3 V6 Turbo (168 mph), or the 2020 KIA Stinger GT 3.3 V6 Turbo AWD (168 mph).

Related Links:

2016 Quattroporte Rivals List.

A Brief History of Maserati

Car Comparison