Q-Porte vs. S63 AMG vs. Panamera Turbo

[mikeyb]

1. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT-S
Base Price: $133,700

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Base Engine: 4.7 Liter V8
Horsepower: 433 hp @ 7100 rpm
Torque: 361 ft-lbs. @ 4750 rpm
0-60: 5.1 Seconds
Compressor: N/A
Standard Transmission: 6 Speed Shiftable Automatic
Gas Mileage: 11/18
Driven Wheels: RWD

Weight: 4375 lbs.
Wheel Base: 120.6 in.

2. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG
Base Price: $133,550

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Base Engine: 6.2 Liter V8
Horsepower: 518 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque: 465 ft-lbs. @ 5200 rpm
0-60: 4.5 Seconds
Compressor: N/A
Standard Transmission: 7 Speed Shiftable Automatic
Gas Mileage: 11/18
Driven Wheels: RWD

Weight: 4741 lbs.
Wheel Base: 124.6 in.

3. 2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo
Base Price: $132,600

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Base Engine: 4.8 Liter V8
Horsepower: 500 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 516 ft-lbs. @ 2250 rpm
0-60: 4.0 Seconds
Compressor: Twin Turbocharger
Standard Transmission: 7 Speed Automated Manual
Gas Mileage: 15/23
Driven Wheels: AWD

Weight: 4343 lbs.
Wheel Base: 114.9 in.

 

[BlackCherry06]

I've loved Porsche (Ok, the 911) for as long as I can remember, which is why it pains me to say......Panamera: A swing and a miss. I'd drive a Cayenne before I'd even look at a Panamera.

 

[Wagonbacker9]

I've loved Porsche (Ok, the 911) for as long as I can remember, which is why it pains me to say......Panamera: A swing and a miss. I'd drive a Cayenne before I'd even look at a Panamera.

+1.

n I have a personal grudge against merc... so the maserati gets my vote.

 

[Kymerik]

out of those, the Benz wins for me...

 

[mikeyb]

I'm going with other. 2010 Alpinia B7 with 4.4TT V8 rated at 514hp and 516lb-ft. 0-60 in 4.8secs and top speed of 173mph.

 

[Kymerik]

I would too, but alas, no B7 in the poll lol

 

[mikeyb]

I would too, but alas, no B7 in the poll lol

There is a forth option "other"

 

[Kymerik]

yeah well, Other is alot of Other lol...

 

[TinmanMS6]

As much as it pains me, I think of the three I'd take the Panamera. Much more of a sports car, rather than a huge GT like the others. I used to love the Quattroporte, but for whatever reason it doesn't do it for me like it used to.

 

[Knox Joe]

I'd have to go Maserati. Although it looks to be the slowest of the group, I doubt I'd be missing the extra oomph with those looks, and the sound they make.