Car comparison

Maserati Royale 4.9 V8vsBMW M5 (E28) 3.5

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

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Maserati Royale

4.9 V8

300 hp4930 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1985-1993
VS

BMW M5 (E28)

3.5

286 hp3453 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1985-1987

Comparison overview

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Maserati Royale 4.9 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    255 km/h
    158 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    402 Nm
    296 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

BMW M5 (E28) 3.5

  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    200 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.5 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    640 L
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiRoyale4.9 V8BMWM5 (E28)3.5
Power
300hp224kW
286hp213kW
Torque
402Nm296lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight-
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
70.3s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
57.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
21.7s
Calculated
21.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
4,930cc301cu in
3,453cc211cu in
Length
4,910mm193in
4,620mm182in
Width
1,890mm74in
1,700mm67in
Height
1,385mm55in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase
2,800mm110in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,525mm60in
1,430mm56in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,465mm58in
Trunk volume
600L
640L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Royale 4.9 V8BMW M5 (E28) 3.5PowerTorque
  • Maserati Royale 4.9 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW M5 (E28) 3.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V85,600 rpm3,000 rpm5,850 rpm
BMWM5 (E28)3.56,500 rpm4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiRoyale4.9 V8BMWM5 (E28)3.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.7 s
21.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
168 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
300 hp
224 kW
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
286 hp
213 kW

Maserati Royale 4.9 V8 has 14 hp more than BMW M5 (E28) 3.5.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M5 (E28) 3.5 and Maserati Royale 4.9 V8: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
402 Nm
296 lb-ft
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
340 Nm
251 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
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
1,430 kg
3,153 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
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
245 km/h
152 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
BMWM5 (E28)3.56.5 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
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
300 hp
224 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
286 hp
213 kW
6.5 s
245 km/h
152 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
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiRoyale4.9 V8BMWM5 (E28)3.5
Power
300 hp
224 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
402 Nm
296 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
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
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,620 mm
181.9 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Trunk score
600 L
21.2 cu ft
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Royale 4.9 V8

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 62 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M5 (E28) 3.5

  • Is 560 kg lighter
  • Has 49 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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