2004 BMW 545 vs. 2008 Maserati Coupe
To start off, 2008 Maserati Coupe is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Coupe (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2004 BMW 545. (315 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 100 kg more than 2004 BMW 545. 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, 2008 Maserati Coupe (460 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 545. (447 Nm). This means 2008 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 545 | 2008 Maserati Coupe | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 545 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
