2011 BMW 535 vs. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, both 2011 BMW 535 and 2011 Maserati Quattroporte were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2011 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 144 kg more than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte.
Because 2011 BMW 535 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 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, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2011 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 535 | 2011 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 535 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3071 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
