2006 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2009 BMW 530
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,245 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (268 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 69 kg more than 2009 BMW 530. 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 Quattroporte (442 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Maserati Quattroporte | 2009 BMW 530 | |
Make | Maserati | BMW |
Model | Quattroporte | 530 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4245 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 442 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |