2010 BMW M3 vs. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW M3 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. (400 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 111 kg more than 2010 BMW M3.
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, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2012 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW M3. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW M3 | 2012 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | M3 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4615 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1803 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1392 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |
