Used 2011 Maserati Quattroporte for sale 

The 2011 Maserati Quattroporte comes in three trims, starting at $121,250 for the base variant. It comes with a 4.2 L V8 Engine outputting 400 hp of maximum power and 339 lb-ft of maximum torque. Next is the $126,750 worth S trim which comes with a more powerful 4.7 L V8 outputting 425 hp and 361 lb-ft. The top-end GT S trim starts at $134,700 and comes with the same 4.7 L engine but produces more power outputting 433 hp and 361 lb-ft.

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The Quattroporte GT S high-end trim would be the best option as it offers great performance and starts at $126,750. It comes fitted with 20” Silver multi trident alloy wheels, dark chrome interior finishing INOX headlights, shadow line, twin-pipe exhaust system, titanTex finishing on selected interior details, “Quattroporte Sport GT S” badge on the dashboard, and Poltrona Frau and Alcantara leather upholstery.

The 2011 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S comes equipped with a naturally aspirated 4.7 L V8 engine that puts out a maximum power of 433 hp and a maximum torque of 361 lb-ft. The engine's power is transferred to the rear wheels through a 6-speed shiftable automatic.

The Quattroporte Sedan reaches 60mph in 4.8 seconds and crosses the quarter-mile mark in 13.3 seconds, which are impressive numbers. The base price of the 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is $121,250.

In comparison, the Panamera is the fastest of the lot, with a 4.8 L V8 under its hood putting out 500 hp and 516 lb-ft, pulling the Porsche to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and crossing the quarter-mile mark in 11.6 seconds. The Maserati comes in at second place taking 4.8 seconds to reach 60mph while the Aston takes 5.1 seconds. The Porsche and the Maserati cost $135,300 and $134,700, which are significantly lower than the Aston Martin while offering better acceleration figures.

We know that fuel efficiency is not the turf of a pure performance car like the Quattroporte. The 2011 Maserati Quattroporte Sedan delivers a fuel-efficiency of 12 mpg in the city, 19 on the highway, and 14 mpg of combined fuel economy. This Maserati gets a 23.8-gallon fuel capacity, outputting a range of 286 miles in the city, 452 miles on the highway, and a combined range of 333 miles. The efficiency figures are on the lower side compared with other performance-oriented vehicles in the segment.

The Porsche delivers the best-combined fuel efficiency of 18 mpg, while the Aston Martin Rapide and the Maserati Quattroporte delivers a combined efficiency of 15 and 14 mpg, respectively. The Aston Martin and the Maserati have fuel capacities of 23.9 and 23.8 gallons, followed by the Porsche with a higher 26.4 fuel capacity. The Porsche delivers the best-combined range of 475 miles, followed by the Aston Martin and the Maserati providing 358 and 333 miles of range, respectively.

The interior of the Quattroporte features super-luxurious features and elements in the seats, dash, and the whole cabin. There is ample amounts of space on the inside, and the seats offer superb comfort and support.

There are also plenty of options to customize the interior, including leather and wood trim options. The interior does offer seating for five, but four people would be comfortable and seated without being cramped. 

The Quattroporte is the most spacious option, followed by the Porsche and the Aston Martin. When it comes to second-row space, the Maserati and the Porsche have the edge as they provide legroom of 40.3 and 33.3 inches respectively, while the Aston provides 30.1 inches of legroom. When it comes to cargo capacity, the Maserati has the most of 15.9 cu-ft, followed by the Porsche with 15.2 and the Aston Martin with 14.0 cu-ft of the cargo area. Major interior features include-

• Dual-zone automatic climate control with two rear air outlets in the center tunnel
• Fabric roof lining 
• Optional Alcantara roof lining 
• Poltrona Frau leather upholstery
• TitanTex finishing on selected interior details
• Three-spoke sports multifunction steering wheel in leather

How intuitive is the 2011 Maserati Quattroporte’s infotainment unit?

The 2011 Quattroporte features a Bose surround sound system as standard. It is equipped with Bluetooth, Aux, and USB Connectivity along with a satellite radio.

The audio system sounds great as expected. A variety of other tech comes standard such as Bluetooth, Satellite radio, and more. Few key features include-

• Bose Surround Sound System
• 3.5 mm auxiliary input socket
• Satellite Radio
• iPod interface 
• Bluetooth Connectivity

The Quattroporte Sedan looks weird and kind of bizarre from the front due to its distinct styling. The front end features a huge grill and similarly large headlamps, while the rear end looks similar to a Rolls or a Bentley.

The side profile does look attractive towards the front portion but the rear end doesn’t seem to match with the side profile of the car entirely. The Quattroporte Sedan weighs 4,375 lbs, which is on the higher side of the spectrum.

The Maserati is the longest among the competition in all dimensions. The Aston weighs 4,299 lbs, followed by the Porsche that weighs 4,342 lbs, while the Maserati is the heaviest weighing 4,375 lbs. The Aston Martin has a ground clearance of 4.2 inches, while the Porsche has a bit higher 5.7 inches of clearance. Major exterior features include-

• Adaptive headlights
• Daytime Running Lights function
• 18” alloy wheels
• 20” Silver Multi Trident alloy wheels
• Brake calipers painted Black or Red
• Chrome-look X headlights
• Dark chrome interior finishing INOX headlights
• Door mirrors - electrically operated, folding and heated
• Optional Power sunroof
• Twin, dual-pipe exhaust system in chrome-plated stainless steel

The 2011 Maserati Quattroporte comes equipped with many standard safety features, including 4-wheel ABS, Stability control, traction control, electronic brake distribution (EBD), and engine torque control. Neither NHTSA nor IIHS has tested and rated the Quattroporte yet, so these scores are not available for comparison or evaluation. Few key safety features available with the sedan are-

• Airbag system: dual-stage front bags, Low-Risk Deployment for the front passenger bags. 4 window airbags (front and rear) - 2 front side airbags
• New generation front passenger airbag
• Maserati Stability Program (MSP) - includes
• Stability control 
• Traction control 
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS) 
• Electronic brake distribution (EBD)
• Engine torque control 
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Tire sealing compound and electric air compressor

The 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is a superb performance machine delivering enough power outputs along with amazing driving dynamics and great handling. This Maserati is an expensive option compared to some of its segment rivals, but it's on the lower side compared to some others. The naturally aspirated V8 engine in the Quattroporte is powerful enough and sounds awesome. All in all, the sedan is worth a consideration in the segment.