2009 BMW M3 vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, both 2009 BMW M3 and 2009 Maserati Quattroporte were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,690 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (434 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 BMW M3. (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (295 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3. 2009 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. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW M3 | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | M3 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 4690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 434 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |