2009 BMW X6 vs. 2009 Maserati GranSport
To start off, both 2009 BMW X6 and 2009 Maserati GranSport were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2009 BMW X6. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW X6 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2009 Maserati GranSport.
Because 2009 BMW X6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Maserati GranSport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW X6 will offer significantly more control. 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 GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW X6. (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW X6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X6 | 2009 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | X6 | GranSport |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2145 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 28.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 88 L |
