2009 BMW M3 vs. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte
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 Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,245 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. (395 HP @ 7250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 144 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 Quattroporte (442 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte 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 Quattroporte | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | M3 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 4245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |
