Maserati Quattroporte (1994 – 2000) vs BMW M3 Sedan (1994 – 1998): specs compared
The Maserati Quattroporte is the more powerful of the two, with up to 336 hp against 321 hp. The BMW M3 Sedan is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.5 s against 5.8 s. The Maserati Quattroporte has the higher top speed: 270 km/h against 250 km/h. The BMW M3 Sedan uses less fuel, from 9.1 L/100 km against 17.3 L/100 km. The Maserati Quattroporte is the lighter car, from 1,193 kg against 1,460 kg. At 4,549 mm, the Maserati Quattroporte is 119 mm longer than the BMW M3 Sedan.
| Specification |
Maserati
Quattroporte
1994 – 2000
|
BMW
M3 Sedan
1994 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1994 – 2000 | 1994 – 1998 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 280 – 336 hp | 286 – 321 hp |
| Torque | 397 – 450 Nm | 320 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.8 – 5.9 s | 5.5 – 6.0 s |
| Top speed | 261 – 270 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 17.3 L/100 km | 9.1 – 11.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,549 mm | 4,430 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,709 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,710 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,193 – 1,543 kg | 1,460 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.