Maserati Quattroporte (1963 – 1969) vs Mercedes-Benz Laundalet (1965 – 1981): specs compared
The Maserati Quattroporte is the more powerful of the two, with up to 260 hp against 250 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.3 s against 9.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 209 km/h against 204 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,728 kg against 2,710 kg. At 6,241 mm, the Mercedes-Benz Laundalet is 1,263 mm longer than the Maserati Quattroporte. The Maserati Quattroporte dates from 1963 – 1969, the Mercedes-Benz Laundalet from 1965 – 1981.
| Specification |
Maserati
Quattroporte
1963 – 1969
|
Mercedes-Benz
Laundalet
1965 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1963 – 1969 | 1965 – 1981 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 260 hp | 250 hp |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 500 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 s | 9.7 s |
| Top speed | 209 km/h | 204 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 17.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,978 mm | 6,241 mm |
| Width | 1,727 mm | 1,951 mm |
| Height | 1,346 mm | 1,501 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 3,899 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,728 kg | 2,710 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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