2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2009 BMW 525
To start off, both 2009 Maserati Quattroporte and 2009 BMW 525 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (319 HP) has 104 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (215 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 315 kg more than 2009 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 BMW 525 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 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 Quattroporte (490 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
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2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 2009 BMW 525 | |
Make | Maserati | BMW |
Model | Quattroporte | 525 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4691 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 319 HP | 215 HP |
Torque | 490 Nm | 250 Nm |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |