2007 BMW 550 vs. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 4 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, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 266 kg more than 2007 BMW 550. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, both vehicles can yield 489 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 2011 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 550 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 425 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1991 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5098 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3063 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |