2009 BMW M3 vs. 2006 Maserati Coupe
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Maserati Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Maserati Coupe would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Maserati Coupe. (385 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Maserati Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 45 kg more than 2009 BMW M3.
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, 2006 Maserati Coupe (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 2006 Maserati Coupe | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | M3 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 18.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 88 L |
