Car comparison

Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2vsBMW 7 Series (E23) 745i

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

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Maserati Quattroporte III

4.2

255 hp4136 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1979-1983
VS

BMW 7 Series (E23)

745i

252 hp3210 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan1979-1983

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

BMW 7 Series (E23) 745i

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte III4.2BMW7 Series (E23)745i
Power
255hp190kW
252hp188kW
Torque
353Nm260lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,325kg5,126lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
62.9s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
62.7s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
30.7s
Calculated
31.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
18.5L/100 km12.7mpg US15.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city-
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
541km336mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
4,136cc252cu in
3,210cc196cu in
Length
4,980mm196in
4,860mm191in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,350mm53in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,800mm110in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,525mm60in
1,502mm59in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,524mm60in
Ground clearance-
132mm5in
Trunk volume
600L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2BMW 7 Series (E23) 745iPowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E23) 745i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.26,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW7 Series (E23)745i5,200 rpm2,600 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiQuattroporte III4.2BMW7 Series (E23)745i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.7 s
31.5 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
255 hp
190 kW
BMW7 Series (E23)745i
252 hp
188 kW

Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2 has 3 hp more than BMW 7 Series (E23) 745i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (E23) 745i and Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (E23)745i
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
BMW7 Series (E23)745i
1,600 kg
3,527 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
222 km/h
138 mph
BMW7 Series (E23)745i
221 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.27.5 s
BMW7 Series (E23)745i7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2 and BMW 7 Series (E23) 745i: 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
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (E23)745i
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
255 hp
190 kW
7.5 s
222 km/h
138 mph
BMW7 Series (E23)745i
252 hp
188 kW
7.8 s
221 km/h
137 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
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
BMW7 Series (E23)745i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 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
VehicleMaseratiQuattroporte III4.2BMW7 Series (E23)745i
Power
255 hp
190 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
18.5 L/100 km
12.7 mpg US
15.3 mpg UK
-
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
541 km
336 mi
-
Trunk score
600 L
21.2 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
158 hp/t
117 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
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

Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW 7 Series (E23) 745i

  • Has 27 Nm more
  • Is 300 kg lighter
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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