2007 BMW 550 vs. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 1 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte.
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 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. (442 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 550 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4243 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
