2007 BMW 550 vs. 2008 Maserati Coupe
To start off, 2008 Maserati Coupe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Coupe (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2008 Maserati Coupe.
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 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Maserati Coupe. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Maserati Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 2008 Maserati Coupe | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 550 | Coupe |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 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 | 1725 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |