2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Maserati Quattroporte 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 (319 HP) has 104 more horse power than 2010 BMW 125. (215 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 355 kg more than 2010 BMW 125. 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) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (271 Nm). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 125 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 125 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.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 2010 BMW 125 | |
Make | Maserati | BMW |
Model | Quattroporte | 125 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4691 cc | 2996 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 | 271 Nm |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 53 L |