2006 BMW 118 vs. 2006 Maserati MC12
To start off, both 2006 BMW 118 and 2006 Maserati MC12 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 496 more horse power than 2006 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 475 kg more than 2006 Maserati MC12.
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, 2006 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 118 | 2006 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 118 | MC12 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 623 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 88 L |
