Car comparison

BMW 5 Series (E28) M535ivsMaserati Biturbo 425

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

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BMW 5 Series (E28)

M535i

218 hp3430 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1984-1987
VS

Maserati Biturbo

425

203 hp2491 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboSedan1984-1987

Comparison overview

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Maserati Biturbo 425

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • 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 practicality score
    76/100

BMW 5 Series (E28) M535i

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    310 Nm
    229 lb-ft
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E28)M535iMaseratiBiturbo425
Power
218hp163kW
203hp151kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
304Nm224lb-ft
Curb weight
1,315kg2,899lb
1,180kg2,601lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
58.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
23.1s
Calculated
22.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,430cc209cu in
2,491cc152cu in
Length
4,604mm181in
4,400mm173in
Width
1,710mm67in
1,730mm68in
Height
1,397mm55in
1,360mm54in
Wheelbase
2,628mm103in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,430mm56in
1,442mm57in
Rear track
1,460mm57in
1,453mm57in
Trunk volume
460L
550L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series (E28) M535iMaserati Biturbo 425PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E28) M535i: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Biturbo 425: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series (E28)M535i5,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
MaseratiBiturbo4255,500 rpm3,200 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E28)M535iMaseratiBiturbo425
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.1 s
22.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E28)M535i
218 hp
163 kW
MaseratiBiturbo425
203 hp
151 kW

BMW 5 Series (E28) M535i has 15 hp more than Maserati Biturbo 425.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Biturbo 425 and BMW 5 Series (E28) M535i: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E28)M535i
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
MaseratiBiturbo425
304 Nm
224 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E28)M535i
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
MaseratiBiturbo425
1,180 kg
2,601 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 (E28)M535i
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
MaseratiBiturbo425
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E28)M535i7.2 s
MaseratiBiturbo4256.6 s

Although BMW 5 Series (E28) M535i 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) M535i: 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
BMW5 Series (E28)M535i
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
MaseratiBiturbo425
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series (E28)M535i
218 hp
163 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
MaseratiBiturbo425
203 hp
151 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 (E28)M535i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,604 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E28)M535iMaseratiBiturbo425
Power
218 hp
163 kW
203 hp
151 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
304 Nm
224 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
1,180 kg
2,601 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,604 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 in
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
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E28) M535i

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 6 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

Maserati Biturbo 425

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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