Car comparison

Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32VvsBMW 7 Series (E38) 750i

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

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Maserati Quattroporte IV

3.2 V8 32V

336 hp3217 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan1996-1998
VS

BMW 7 Series (E38)

750i

326 hp5379 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1998

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    336 hp
    251 kW
  • Lightest
    1,647 kg
    3,631 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    204 hp/t
    152 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

BMW 7 Series (E38) 750i

  • Highest torque
    490 Nm
    361 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.8 L/100 km
    14.0 mpg US
    16.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    798 km
    496 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32VBMW7 Series (E38)750i
Power
336hp251kW
326hp243kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
490Nm361lb-ft
Curb weight
1,647kg3,631lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,495kg5,501lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.9s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
20.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
25.3L/100 km9.3mpg US11.2mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km379mi
Calculated
798km496mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,217cc196cu in
5,379cc328cu in
Length
4,550mm179in
4,984mm196in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,862mm73in
Height
1,380mm54in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,930mm115in
Front track
1,522mm60in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,502mm59in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume-
500L
Max trunk volume
475L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
95L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32VBMW 7 Series (E38) 750iPowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E38) 750i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V6,400 rpm4,400 rpm6,650 rpm
BMW7 Series (E38)750i5,000 rpm3,900 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32VBMW7 Series (E38)750i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
20.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
336 hp
251 kW
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
326 hp
243 kW

Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V has 10 hp more than BMW 7 Series (E38) 750i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (E38) 750i and Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
490 Nm
361 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
1,647 kg
3,631 lb
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
1,960 kg
4,321 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 IV3.2 V8 32V
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V5.8 s
BMW7 Series (E38)750i6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V and BMW 7 Series (E38) 750i: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 7 Series (E38) 750i and Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V: 1.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
611 km
379 mi
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
798 km
496 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
336 hp
251 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
326 hp
243 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 IV3.2 V8 32V
Power
336 hp
251 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,984 mm
196.2 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
Power
336 hp
251 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
5.8 s
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
6.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32VBMW7 Series (E38)750i
Power
336 hp
251 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,647 kg
3,631 lb
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
Fuel consumption
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,984 mm
196.2 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
611 km
379 mi
798 km
496 mi
Trunk score
475 L
16.8 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32VBMW 7 Series (E38) 750i
Consumption13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.93 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.89 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,439 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 313 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 7 Series (E38) 750i

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 188 km (117 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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