2009 BMW M3 vs. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 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 2008 Maserati Quattroporte. (395 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (295 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW M3 | 2008 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | M3 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
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 | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |