2007 BMW 328 vs. 2006 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 1 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 4,245 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati GranSport (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2007 BMW 328. (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 328.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Maserati GranSport (453 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2006 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 328 | GranSport |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 73 L |
