2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 4 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 5 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 179 kg more than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series 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 (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
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2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Maserati | BMW |
Model | Quattroporte | 5 Series |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 2135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2132 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1559 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |