Car comparison

Maserati Royale 4.9 V8vsBMW 7 Series (E32) · Facelift 1992 740i

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

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Maserati Royale

4.9 V8

280 hp4930 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1985-1993
VS

BMW 7 Series (E32) · Facelift 1992

740i

286 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1992-1994

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 7 Series (E32) Facelift 1992 740i

  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,790 kg
    3,946 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.5 L/100 km
    13.4 mpg US
    16.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Maserati Royale 4.9 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Largest trunk
    600 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiRoyale4.9 V8BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i
Power
280hp209kW
286hp213kW
Torque
392Nm289lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Gross weight-
2,310kg5,093lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
74.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
24.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
756km470mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,930cc301cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
4,910mm193in
4,910mm193in
Width
1,890mm74in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,385mm55in
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
2,800mm110in
2,832mm111in
Front track
1,525mm60in
1,530mm60in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,558mm61in
Trunk volume
600L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Royale 4.9 V8BMW 7 Series (E32) Facelift 1992 740iPowerTorque
  • Maserati Royale 4.9 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E32) Facelift 1992 740i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V85,600 rpm3,000 rpm5,850 rpm
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i5,800 rpm4,500 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiRoyale4.9 V8BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
24.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
280 hp
209 kW
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i
286 hp
213 kW

BMW 7 Series (E32) Facelift 1992 740i has 6 hp more than Maserati Royale 4.9 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Royale 4.9 V8 and BMW 7 Series (E32) Facelift 1992 740i: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
392 Nm
289 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i
1,790 kg
3,946 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V86.5 s
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i7.4 s

Although BMW 7 Series (E32) Facelift 1992 740i has more power, Maserati Royale 4.9 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Royale 4.9 V8 and BMW 7 Series (E32) Facelift 1992 740i: 0.9 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i
160 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
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
280 hp
209 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i
286 hp
213 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Length
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,385 mm
54.5 in
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiRoyale4.9 V8BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i
Power
280 hp
209 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
392 Nm
289 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Length
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,385 mm
54.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Range score
-
756 km
470 mi
Trunk score
600 L
21.2 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
160 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 7 Series (E32) Facelift 1992 740i
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Royale 4.9 V8

  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

BMW 7 Series (E32) Facelift 1992 740i

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 8 Nm more
  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

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