2008 BMW 320 vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte

To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 320 would be higher. At 4,690 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (434 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 310 kg more than 2008 BMW 320. 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 320 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
Make BMW Maserati
Model 320 Quattroporte
Year Released 2008 2009
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 4690 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 434 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 330 Nm 490 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.1 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 85 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.7 seconds 5.1 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1680 kg 1990 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 5100 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 3070 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.3 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 90 L


 

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