2005 BMW 535 vs. 2008 Maserati Coupe
To start off, 2008 Maserati Coupe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 535 would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Coupe (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2005 BMW 535. (241 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 535 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2008 Maserati Coupe.
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 (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 535. (345 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 535. 2005 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 2008 Maserati Coupe has manual transmission. 2008 Maserati Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 BMW 535 | 2008 Maserati Coupe | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 535 | Coupe |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |