2006 BMW 730 vs. 2007 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 730 would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2006 BMW 730. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 730 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2007 Maserati Quattroporte.
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 730 (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Maserati Quattroporte. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 730 | 2007 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 730 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |