2006 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,227 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Quattroporte (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 94 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 BMW 530 (480 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Maserati Quattroporte. (451 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2005 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 530 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4227 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
