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BMW 5 Series (E12) · Facelift 1976 M535ivsMaserati Quattroporte III 4.2

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 5 Series (E12) · Facelift 1976

M535i

218 hp3453 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1980-1981
VS

Maserati Quattroporte III

4.2

255 hp4136 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1979-1983

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 5 Series (E12) Facelift 1976 M535i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535iMaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
Power
218hp163kW
255hp190kW
Torque
305Nm225lb-ft
353Nm260lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
2,325kg5,126lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
64.6s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
62.9s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
27.8s
Calculated
30.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
18.5L/100 km12.7mpg US15.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
541km336mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,453cc211cu in
4,136cc252cu in
Length
4,618mm182in
4,980mm196in
Width
1,689mm66in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,350mm53in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,422mm56in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,455mm57in
1,525mm60in
Ground clearance
152mm6in
-
Trunk volume
620L
600L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 5 Series (E12) Facelift 1976 M535iMaserati Quattroporte III 4.2PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E12) Facelift 1976 M535i: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i5,200 rpm4,000 rpm5,450 rpm
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.26,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535iMaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.8 s
30.7 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i
218 hp
163 kW
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
255 hp
190 kW

Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2 has 37 hp more than BMW 5 Series (E12) Facelift 1976 M535i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series (E12) Facelift 1976 M535i and Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2: 37 hp (28 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
353 Nm
260 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
1,900 kg
4,189 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i
229 km/h
142 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i7.2 s
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.27.5 s

Although Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2 has more power, BMW 5 Series (E12) Facelift 1976 M535i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series (E12) Facelift 1976 M535i and Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i
218 hp
163 kW
7.2 s
229 km/h
142 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
255 hp
190 kW
7.5 s
222 km/h
138 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,618 mm
181.8 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Length
4,980 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535iMaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
Power
218 hp
163 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
Fuel consumption
-
18.5 L/100 km
12.7 mpg US
15.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,618 mm
181.8 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Length
4,980 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 in
Range score
-
541 km
336 mi
Trunk score
620 L
21.9 cu ft
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Quattroporte III 4.2
Consumption18.5 L/100 km12.7 mpg US15.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km32.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi52.10 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,775 L733 US gal610 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,856 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E12) Facelift 1976 M535i

  • Is 510 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 48 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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