2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2007 BMW 645
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 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 645 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 BMW 645. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 645. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 266 kg more than 2007 BMW 645. 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 (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 645. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 645.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 2007 BMW 645 | |
Make | Maserati | BMW |
Model | Quattroporte | 645 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |