2003 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 318 would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2003 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 426 kg more than 2003 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Maserati GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 318. (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 318 | 2007 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 318 | GranSport |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 28.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 88 L |
