2006 BMW Z4 vs. 2006 Maserati MC12
To start off, both 2006 BMW Z4 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 280 more horse power than 2006 BMW Z4. (343 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati MC12 weights approximately 3 kg more than 2006 BMW Z4. 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 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW Z4. (495 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW Z4 | 2006 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | Z4 | MC12 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 343 HP | 623 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 88 L |
