2012 Maserati Quattroporte vs 2012 Porsche Panamera

2012 Maserati Quattroporte

2012 Porsche Panamera

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4-Door Sedan Quattroporte S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Quattroporte 4-Door Sedan Quattroporte S	11	18	N/A	$127,250
Quattroporte 4-Door Sedan Quattroporte Sport GT S	11	18	N/A	$135,200

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4-Door HB

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Panamera 4-Door HB	18	27	$67,500	$75,200
Panamera 4-Door HB 4	18	26	$71,640	$79,800
Panamera 4-Door HB 4S	16	24	$85,500	$95,200
Panamera 4-Door HB S	16	24	$81,120	$90,300
Panamera 4-Door HB S Hybrid	22	30	$85,320	$95,000
Panamera 4-Door HB Turbo	15	23	$122,850	$136,700
Panamera 4-Door HB Turbo S	15	23	$155,700	$173,200

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Pricing

Invoice Price

N/A

$67,500

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$127,250

$75,200

Monthly Payment Estimate

$2121 / month

$1253 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is a stylish, well-handling, exclusive choice for a luxury sedan.

Bucking tradition and the ordinary, the 2012 Porsche Panamera mostly succeeds in being an excellent large fastback sedan.

TCC Likes

Unmistakable styling
Excellent performance and handling
Mostly luxurious interior

Supercar power (Turbo and Turbo S)
Excellent PDK gearbox
Confident handling and high-speed stability

TCC Dislikes

Built-to-order means a long wait
Somewhat short on interior space
Occasionally spotty materials choices inside

Styling misses the mark from some angles
Button-busy center console
Driving feels almost synthetic due to numerous aids

Fuel Economy

City

11 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

18 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large

Large Car

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

61.5

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

- TBD -

51.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

98.0

Second Head Room (in)

- TBD -

38.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

- TBD -

51.7

Front Leg Room (in)

- TBD -

41.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

61.9

- TBD -

Second Leg Room (in)

- TBD -

33.3

Front Head Room (in)

- TBD -

38.0

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.3

65.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.6

Length, Overall (in)

200.7

195.7

Height, Overall (in)

56.6

55.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

65.4

Wheelbase (in)

120.6

115.0

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.6

83.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.9

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

15.7

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

44.6

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-wheel

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.0 x - TBD -

13.0 x 1.1

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2 x - TBD -

14.2 x 1.4

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

23.8

21.1

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

17.1-13.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.4

39.3

Steering Type

Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

2.6

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

N/A

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

N/A

Front Tire Size

P245/40YR19

245/50R18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

N/A

Spare Tire Order Code

N/A

Rear Tire Size

P285/40YR19

275/45R18

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4389

3880

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 x 8.5

18 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 x 10.5

18 x 9.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

361 @ 4750

295 @ 3750

Engine Order Code

Displacement

4.7L/286

3.6L/220

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

425 @ 7000

300 @ 6200

Engine Type

Gas V8

Gas V6

Fuel System

MPFI

Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

2.01

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

4.57

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

3.31

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.10

3.54

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

0.81

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.59

First Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

5.97

Summary

Vehicle Name

Maserati Quattroporte

Porsche Panamera

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Hatchback

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Double-wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

anti-roll bar

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Double-wishbone

Double Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

anti-roll bar

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

13.3

8.7

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