2007 BMW X5 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 X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW X5 would be higher. At 4,798 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (433 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2007 BMW X5. (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X5 weights approximately 216 kg more than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte.
Because 2007 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 X5 (490 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X5 | 2011 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | X5 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4798 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 90 L |
