2009 BMW 125 vs. 2007 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Maserati Quattroporte 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 180 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 604 kg more than 2009 BMW 125. 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 125 | 2007 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 125 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 90 L |