Car comparison

BMW M5 (E28) 3.5vsMaserati Quattroporte III 4.9

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 Quattroporte III

4.9

280 hp4930 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1978-1988

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
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • 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 practicality score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM5 (E28)3.5MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
Power
286hp213kW
280hp209kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
393Nm290lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
2,325kg5,126lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
66.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
21.0s
Calculated
23.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
19.5L/100 km12.1mpg US14.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,453cc211cu in
4,930cc301cu in
Length
4,620mm182in
4,980mm196in
Width
1,700mm67in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,400mm55in
1,350mm53in
Wheelbase
2,625mm103in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,430mm56in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,465mm58in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
640L
600L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M5 (E28) 3.5Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9PowerTorque
  • BMW M5 (E28) 3.5: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM5 (E28)3.56,500 rpm4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.95,600 rpm3,200 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM5 (E28)3.5MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.0 s
23.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 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
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
105 mph
163 km/h
101 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
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
280 hp
209 kW

BMW M5 (E28) 3.5 has 6 hp more than Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9 and BMW M5 (E28) 3.5: 6 hp (4 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
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
393 Nm
290 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
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
1,900 kg
4,189 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
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 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
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.97.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M5 (E28) 3.5 and Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9: 0.5 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
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
280 hp
209 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 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
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM5 (E28)3.5MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9
Power
286 hp
213 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
393 Nm
290 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
Fuel consumption
-
19.5 L/100 km
12.1 mpg US
14.5 mpg UK
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
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Length
4,980 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 in
Trunk score
640 L
22.6 cu ft
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 III 4.9
Consumption19.5 L/100 km12.1 mpg US14.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km34.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi54.92 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,925 L773 US gal643 UK gal
Annual fuel cost5,119 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M5 (E28) 3.5

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 470 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 53 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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