Car comparison

BMW M5 (E28) 3.5vsMaserati Biturbo 425

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

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BMW M5 (E28)

3.5

286 hp3453 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1985-1987
VS

Maserati Biturbo

425

203 hp2491 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboSedan1984-1987

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M5 (E28) 3.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    200 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    640 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM5 (E28)3.5MaseratiBiturbo425
Power
286hp213kW
203hp151kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
304Nm224lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,180kg2,601lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
-
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
58.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
21.0s
Calculated
22.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
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Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,453cc211cu in
2,491cc152cu in
Length
4,620mm182in
4,400mm173in
Width
1,700mm67in
1,730mm68in
Height
1,400mm55in
1,360mm54in
Wheelbase
2,625mm103in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,430mm56in
1,442mm57in
Rear track
1,465mm58in
1,453mm57in
Trunk volume
640L
550L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M5 (E28) 3.5Maserati Biturbo 425PowerTorque
  • BMW M5 (E28) 3.5: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Biturbo 425: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM5 (E28)3.56,500 rpm4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
MaseratiBiturbo4255,500 rpm3,200 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM5 (E28)3.5MaseratiBiturbo425
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.0 s
22.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
105 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
286 hp
213 kW
MaseratiBiturbo425
203 hp
151 kW

BMW M5 (E28) 3.5 has 83 hp more than Maserati Biturbo 425.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Biturbo 425 and BMW M5 (E28) 3.5: 83 hp (62 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
MaseratiBiturbo425
304 Nm
224 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
MaseratiBiturbo425
1,180 kg
2,601 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
245 km/h
152 mph
MaseratiBiturbo425
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E28)3.56.5 s
MaseratiBiturbo4256.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M5 (E28) 3.5 and Maserati Biturbo 425: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
MaseratiBiturbo425
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
286 hp
213 kW
6.5 s
245 km/h
152 mph
MaseratiBiturbo425
203 hp
151 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,620 mm
181.9 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM5 (E28)3.5MaseratiBiturbo425
Power
286 hp
213 kW
203 hp
151 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
304 Nm
224 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,180 kg
2,601 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,620 mm
181.9 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
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
Trunk score
640 L
22.6 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M5 (E28) 3.5

  • Has 83 hp more
  • Has 36 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Maserati Biturbo 425

  • Is 250 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

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

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