2009 BMW 750 vs. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte

To start off, 2009 BMW 750 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 BMW 750. (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 750 weights approximately 276 kg more than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte.

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 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. (442 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 750 2006 Maserati Quattroporte
Make BMW Maserati
Model 750 Quattroporte
Year Released 2009 2006
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4799 cc 4245 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 363 HP 395 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 7250 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 442 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4750 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1950 kg 1674 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 5060 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 3070 mm
Fuel Consumption City 16.9 L/100km 19.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.4 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 90 L


 

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