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Maserati Biturbo 425vsBMW 7 Series (E23) 735i

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 7 Series (E23)

735i

217 hp3430 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1982-1983

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
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiBiturbo425BMW7 Series (E23)735i
Power
203hp151kW
217hp162kW
Torque
304Nm224lb-ft
305Nm225lb-ft
Curb weight
1,180kg2,601lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight-
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
58.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
61.6s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
37.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city-
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,491cc152cu in
3,430cc209cu in
Length
4,400mm173in
4,860mm191in
Width
1,730mm68in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,360mm54in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,442mm57in
1,502mm59in
Rear track
1,453mm57in
1,524mm60in
Ground clearance-
132mm5in
Trunk volume
550L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Biturbo 425BMW 7 Series (E23) 735iPowerTorque
  • Maserati Biturbo 425: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiBiturbo4255,500 rpm3,200 rpm5,750 rpm
BMW7 Series (E23)735i5,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiBiturbo425BMW7 Series (E23)735i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
37.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiBiturbo425
203 hp
151 kW
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
217 hp
162 kW

BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i has 14 hp more than Maserati Biturbo 425.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Biturbo 425 and BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiBiturbo425
304 Nm
224 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
305 Nm
225 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
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
1,530 kg
3,373 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
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
212 km/h
132 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
BMW7 Series (E23)735i8.0 s

Although BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i 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 7 Series (E23) 735i: 1.4 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
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 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
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
217 hp
162 kW
8.0 s
212 km/h
132 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
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiBiturbo425BMW7 Series (E23)735i
Power
203 hp
151 kW
217 hp
162 kW
Torque
304 Nm
224 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,180 kg
2,601 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
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-
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Biturbo 425

  • Is 350 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 28 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 1 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

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