2006 BMW 550 vs. 2003 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2006 BMW 550 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 141 kg more than 2006 BMW 550. 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 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Maserati Quattroporte. (460 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Maserati Quattroporte. 2003 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 550 | 2003 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 550 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
