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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Maserati Quattroporte comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 147,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Maserati Quattroporte?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Maserati Quattroporte: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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Maserati Quattroporte

  • only slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

5 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 5 Series Saloon is significantly cheaper – starting at 51,400 £ , while the Maserati Quattroporte costs 147,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 96,058 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati Quattroporte with 11.1 L/100km. The difference is about 9 L/100km.

Quattroporte

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers significantly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 430 HP. That’s roughly 297 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Maserati Quattroporte takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers considerably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm more.

5 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Saloon is a bit lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 2,055 kg. The difference is around 255 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Quattroporte offers only slightly more boot space – 530 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries a bit more – 600 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £51,400
5 Series Saloon

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 67 - 105 km
BMW 5 Series Saloon
Maserati Quattroporte

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BMW 5 Series Saloon

The BMW 5 Series Saloon blends executive poise with a driver's instinct, delivering a supple, refined cabin and a chassis that prefers composed authority over bravado. For buyers who want a grown-up commuter that still enjoys a twisty road, it’s the kind of car that keeps your colleagues impressed and your weekend grin intact.

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Maserati Quattroporte

The Maserati Quattroporte is a grand touring saloon that wraps Italian drama and handcrafted luxury around a chassis that clearly wants to be driven. For buyers who prefer emotion to spreadsheet-friendly logic, it makes a memorable entrance and rewards spirited journeys with a sonorous exhaust and sharp steering.

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BMW 5 Series Saloon
Maserati Quattroporte

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Price
147,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
2,055 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
-
Length
5,262 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,948 mm
Height
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Height
1,481 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
288 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
316 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,979 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Maserati
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