2007 BMW 545 vs. 2007 Maserati GranSport
To start off, both 2007 BMW 545 and 2007 Maserati GranSport were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2007 BMW 545. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 545 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Maserati GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 545 | 2007 Maserati GranSport | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 545 | GranSport |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |