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Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8vsBMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 650i

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

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Maserati GranCabrio I

4.7 V8

450 hp4691 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2011-2012
VS

BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12)

650i

450 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 650i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    221 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    737 km
    458 mi
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    45/100

Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Lightest
    1,980 kg
    4,365 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    227 hp/t
    169 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i
Power
450hp336kW
450hp336kW
Torque
510Nm376lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,480kg5,467lb
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
81.2s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
61.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.5L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
328Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
517km321mi
Calculated
737km458mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,691cc286cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
4,881mm192in
4,894mm193in
Width
1,915mm75in
1,894mm75in
Height
1,353mm53in
1,365mm54in
Wheelbase
2,942mm116in
2,855mm112in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,665mm66in
Ground clearance-
123mm5in
Trunk volume
173L
300L
Max trunk volume-
350L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
75L
70L
CO2 emissions
337g/km
221g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 650iPowerTorque
  • Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 650i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V87,000 rpm4,750 rpm7,250 rpm
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i5,500 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
16.3 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
450 hp
336 kW
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i
450 hp
336 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i
1,980 kg
4,365 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
285 km/h
177 mph
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 650i and Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8: 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
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 650i and Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8: 5.0 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
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
517 km
321 mi
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i
737 km
458 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
450 hp
336 kW
5.2 s
285 km/h
177 mph
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i
450 hp
336 kW
4.5 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
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
173 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
4,881 mm
192.2 in
Height
1,353 mm
53.3 in
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 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
4,894 mm
192.7 in
Height
1,365 mm
53.7 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
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 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
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
5.2 s
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
4.5 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
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i
Power
450 hp
336 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
4.5 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
173 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
4,881 mm
192.2 in
Height
1,353 mm
53.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,894 mm
192.7 in
Height
1,365 mm
53.7 in
Range score
517 km
321 mi
737 km
458 mi
CO2 score
337 g/km
221 g/km
Trunk score
173 L
6.1 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 650i
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8

  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 650i

  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 220 km (136 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 127 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 116 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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