2006 BMW 325 vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 325 would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2006 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 341 kg more than 2006 BMW 325. 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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (237 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 325 | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 325 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |
