2009 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 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 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325.
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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 325 | 2007 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 325 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 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 | 315 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 79.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |