2006 Maserati GranSport vs. 2010 BMW 528
To start off, 2010 BMW 528 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Maserati GranSport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Maserati GranSport would be higher. At 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati GranSport (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2010 BMW 528. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 90 kg more than 2010 BMW 528. 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 GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 528. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Maserati GranSport | 2010 BMW 528 | |
Make | Maserati | BMW |
Model | GranSport | 528 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4242 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2888 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |