Car comparison

Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32VvsBMW M3 (E36) 3.2

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 M3 (E36)

3.2

321 hp3201 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1995-1998

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M3 (E36) 3.2

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    220 hp/t
    164 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.9 L/100 km
    13.9 mpg US
    16.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V

  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    336 hp
    251 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    611 km
    379 mi
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32VBMWM3 (E36)3.2
Power
336hp251kW
321hp239kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,647kg3,631lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
1,950kg4,299lb
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
51.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
25.3L/100 km9.3mpg US11.2mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
220hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km379mi
Calculated
564km350mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,217cc196cu in
3,201cc195cu in
Length
4,550mm179in
4,433mm175in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,696mm67in
Height
1,380mm54in
1,365mm54in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,710mm107in
Front track
1,522mm60in
1,422mm56in
Rear track
1,502mm59in
1,438mm57in
Max trunk volume
475L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
62L

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 M3 (E36) 3.2PowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 (E36) 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V6,400 rpm4,400 rpm6,650 rpm
BMWM3 (E36)3.27,400 rpm3,250 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32VBMWM3 (E36)3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
16.1 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
183 km/h
113 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
BMWM3 (E36)3.2
321 hp
239 kW

Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V has 15 hp more than BMW M3 (E36) 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 (E36) 3.2 and Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V: 15 hp (11 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
BMWM3 (E36)3.2
350 Nm
258 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
BMWM3 (E36)3.2
1,460 kg
3,219 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
BMWM3 (E36)3.2
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
BMWM3 (E36)3.25.5 s

Although Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V has more power, BMW M3 (E36) 3.2 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 (E36) 3.2 and Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V: 0.3 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
BMWM3 (E36)3.2
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 (E36) 3.2 and Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V: 2.1 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
BMWM3 (E36)3.2
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 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
BMWM3 (E36)3.2
564 km
350 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
BMWM3 (E36)3.2
321 hp
239 kW
5.5 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
BMWM3 (E36)3.2
Power
321 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,365 mm
53.7 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
BMWM3 (E36)3.2
Power
321 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 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
BMWM3 (E36)3.2
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
5.5 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
BMWM3 (E36)3.2
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32VBMWM3 (E36)3.2
Power
336 hp
251 kW
321 hp
239 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.5 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
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 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-
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,365 mm
53.7 in
Range score
611 km
379 mi
564 km
350 mi
Trunk score
475 L
16.8 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32VBMW M3 (E36) 3.2
Consumption13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.93 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.89 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,439 LC/year2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 47 km (29 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW M3 (E36) 3.2

  • Is 187 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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