2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2007 BMW 320
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 320 would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 485 kg more than 2007 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 2007 BMW 320 | |
Make | Maserati | BMW |
Model | Quattroporte | 320 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4691 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |