Car comparison

Maserati Biturbo 425vsBMW 5 Series (E28) 535i

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

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Maserati Biturbo

425

203 hp2491 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboSedan1984-1987
VS

BMW 5 Series (E28)

535i

218 hp3430 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1984-1987

Comparison overview

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Maserati Biturbo 425

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,180 kg
    2,601 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    172 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiBiturbo425BMW5 Series (E28)535i
Power
203hp151kW
218hp163kW
Torque
304Nm224lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,180kg2,601lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
61.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
23.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,491cc152cu in
3,430cc209cu in
Length
4,400mm173in
4,620mm182in
Width
1,730mm68in
1,700mm67in
Height
1,360mm54in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,442mm57in
1,430mm56in
Rear track
1,453mm57in
1,470mm58in
Ground clearance-
152mm6in
Trunk volume
550L
460L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Biturbo 425BMW 5 Series (E28) 535iPowerTorque
  • Maserati Biturbo 425: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series (E28) 535i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiBiturbo4255,500 rpm3,200 rpm5,750 rpm
BMW5 Series (E28)535i5,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiBiturbo425BMW5 Series (E28)535i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
23.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiBiturbo425
203 hp
151 kW
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
218 hp
163 kW

BMW 5 Series (E28) 535i has 15 hp more than Maserati Biturbo 425.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Biturbo 425 and BMW 5 Series (E28) 535i: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiBiturbo425
304 Nm
224 lb-ft
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
310 Nm
229 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiBiturbo425
1,180 kg
2,601 lb
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
1,370 kg
3,020 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiBiturbo425
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiBiturbo4256.6 s
BMW5 Series (E28)535i7.2 s

Although BMW 5 Series (E28) 535i has more power, Maserati Biturbo 425 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Biturbo 425 and BMW 5 Series (E28) 535i: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiBiturbo425
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiBiturbo425
203 hp
151 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
218 hp
163 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
MaseratiBiturbo425
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,400 mm
173.2 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,620 mm
181.9 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiBiturbo425BMW5 Series (E28)535i
Power
203 hp
151 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
304 Nm
224 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,180 kg
2,601 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,400 mm
173.2 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,620 mm
181.9 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
-
753 km
468 mi
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series (E28) 535i
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Biturbo 425

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 90 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

BMW 5 Series (E28) 535i

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 6 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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