Car comparison

Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32VvsBMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 650i

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

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Maserati Spyder

4.2 i V8 32V

390 hp4244 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2001-2007
VS

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64)

650i

367 hp4799 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2005-2007

Comparison overview

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Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    283 km/h
    176 mph
  • Most powerful
    390 hp
    291 kW
  • Lightest
    1,720 kg
    3,792 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    227 hp/t
    169 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    553 km
    344 mi
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 650i

  • Highest torque
    490 Nm
    361 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.1 L/100 km
    12.3 mpg US
    14.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    45/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32VBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i
Power
390hp291kW
367hp274kW
Torque
451Nm333lb-ft
490Nm361lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph
Calculated
79.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
20.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
25L/100 km9.4mpg US11.3mpg UK
19.1L/100 km12.3mpg US14.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
553km344mi
Calculated
543km337mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,244cc259cu in
4,799cc293cu in
Length
4,303mm169in
4,820mm190in
Width
1,822mm72in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,373mm54in
Wheelbase
2,440mm96in
2,780mm109in
Front track
1,525mm60in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,538mm61in
1,596mm63in
Trunk volume
300L
300L
Max trunk volume-
350L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
88L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32VBMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 650iPowerTorque
  • Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 650i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V7,000 rpm4,500 rpm7,250 rpm
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i6,300 rpm3,400 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32VBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
20.8 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
390 hp
291 kW
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i
367 hp
274 kW

Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V has 23 hp more than BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 650i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 650i and Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V: 23 hp (17 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
451 Nm
333 lb-ft
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i
490 Nm
361 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i
1,850 kg
4,079 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
283 km/h
176 mph
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V5.0 s
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V and BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 650i: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 650i and Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V: 3.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
553 km
344 mi
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i
543 km
337 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
390 hp
291 kW
5.0 s
283 km/h
176 mph
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i
367 hp
274 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,303 mm
169.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,373 mm
54.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 650i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
5.0 s
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
5.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32VBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i
Power
390 hp
291 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
451 Nm
333 lb-ft
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.7 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Fuel consumption
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,303 mm
169.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,373 mm
54.1 in
Range score
553 km
344 mi
543 km
337 mi
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32VBMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 650i
Consumption15.9 L/100 km14.8 mpg US17.8 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.83 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.78 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,385 L630 US gal525 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,174 LC/year3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 11 km (7 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 650i

  • Has 39 Nm more
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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