2005 BMW M3 vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW M3 would be higher. At 4,243 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 BMW M3. (323 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 180 kg more than 2005 BMW M3. 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW M3. (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW M3 | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | M3 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 4243 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |
