2009 BMW 550 vs. 2007 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Maserati GranSport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Maserati GranSport would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 550.
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 BMW 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Maserati GranSport. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Maserati GranSport. 2007 Maserati GranSport has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Maserati GranSport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2007 Maserati GranSport | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 550 | GranSport |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4244 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 79.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 28.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |