2007 Maserati GranSport vs. 2006 BMW 325
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 325 would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2006 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 40 kg more than 2006 BMW 325. 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, 2007 Maserati GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325. 2006 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 2007 Maserati GranSport has manual transmission. 2007 Maserati GranSport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Maserati GranSport | 2006 BMW 325 | |
Make | Maserati | BMW |
Model | GranSport | 325 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.6 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 63 L |