2009 BMW 630 vs. 2008 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2009 BMW 630 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Maserati MC12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Maserati MC12 would be higher. At 5,997 cc (2 cylinders), 2008 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 2009 BMW 630. (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 630 weights approximately 273 kg more than 2008 Maserati MC12.
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 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 630. (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 630 | 2008 Maserati MC12 | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 630 | MC12 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 623 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 652 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 28.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |