2006 Maserati GranSport vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 6 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 95 more horse power than 2012 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2006 Maserati GranSport.
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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati GranSport | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Maserati | BMW |
| Model | GranSport | 335 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 57 L |
