2007 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2006 BMW 318
To start off, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 318 would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2006 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 535 kg more than 2006 BMW 318. 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 Quattroporte (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 318. 2006 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 2007 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 2007 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Maserati Quattroporte | 2006 BMW 318 | |
Make | Maserati | BMW |
Model | Quattroporte | 318 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |