2007 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2008 Maserati MC12 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,997 cc (2 cylinders), 2008 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 408 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2008 Maserati MC12.
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, 2008 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330. 2007 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2008 Maserati MC12 has manual transmission. 2008 Maserati MC12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 2008 Maserati MC12 | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 330 | MC12 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 623 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 652 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 28.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 88 L |