2011 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. 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 129 more horse power than 2013 BMW X5. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 259 kg more than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte.
Because 2013 BMW X5 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, 2013 BMW X5 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW X5. (407 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2011 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Maserati Quattroporte | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Maserati | BMW |
| Model | Quattroporte | X5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1991 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3063 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |
