Maserati Quattroporte (1976 – 1990) vs BMW 7 Series (1977 – 1986): specs compared
The Maserati Quattroporte is the more powerful of the two, with up to 280 hp against 252 hp. It has the higher top speed: 238 km/h against 222 km/h. The BMW 7 Series is the lighter car, from 1,480 kg against 1,780 kg. At 4,910 mm, the Maserati Quattroporte is 51 mm longer than the BMW 7 Series.
| Specification |
Maserati
Quattroporte
1976 – 1990
|
BMW
7 Series
1977 – 1986
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1976 – 1990 | 1977 – 1986 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 16 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 254 – 280 hp | 150 – 252 hp |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 211 – 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 7.5 – 13.0 s |
| Top speed | 230 – 238 km/h | 183 – 222 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 11.5 – 15.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,879 – 4,910 mm | 4,859 mm |
| Width | 1,788 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,349 – 1,384 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,799 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,780 – 1,969 kg | 1,480 – 1,645 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.