2008 BMW M5 vs. 2008 Maserati Coupe
To start off, both 2008 BMW M5 and 2008 Maserati Coupe were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2008 Maserati Coupe. (395 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Maserati Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M5 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 Maserati Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 BMW M5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Maserati Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW M5 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, 2008 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Maserati Coupe. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Maserati Coupe.
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2008 BMW M5 | 2008 Maserati Coupe | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | M5 | Coupe |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 4242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |