2005 BMW 530 vs. 2009 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2009 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 530 would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati GranTurismo (320 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (269 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 340 kg more than 2005 BMW 530. 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, 2005 BMW 530 (571 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maserati GranTurismo. (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maserati GranTurismo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 2009 Maserati GranTurismo | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 530 | GranTurismo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 269 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |