2008 BMW 550 vs. 2009 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2009 Maserati GranSport is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2008 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 20 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maserati GranSport. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maserati GranSport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 550 | 2009 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 550 | GranSport |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4244 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 28.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |
