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Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8vsBMW 6 Series (E24) · Facelift 1982 M 635CSi

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

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Maserati Khamsin

4.9 V8

320 hp4930 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1973-1982
VS

BMW 6 Series (E24) · Facelift 1982

M 635CSi

286 hp3453 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1984-1987

Comparison overview

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Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    275 km/h
    171 mph
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    400 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi

  • Lightest
    1,500 kg
    3,307 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    619 km
    385 mi
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
Power
320hp239kW
286hp213kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,500kg3,307lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
90.3s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
90.5s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
20.2s
Calculated
24.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
21L/100 km11.2mpg US13.5mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
429km266mi
Calculated
619km385mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,930cc301cu in
3,453cc211cu in
Length
4,400mm173in
4,755mm187in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,725mm68in
Height
1,140mm45in
1,355mm53in
Wheelbase
2,550mm100in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,440mm57in
1,430mm56in
Rear track
1,468mm58in
1,464mm58in
Trunk volume
400L
335L
Doors
3
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSiPowerTorque
  • Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V85,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi6,500 rpm4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.2 s
24.5 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
320 hp
239 kW
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
286 hp
213 kW

Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8 has 34 hp more than BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi and Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
1,500 kg
3,307 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
275 km/h
171 mph
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
255 km/h
158 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 Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8 and BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
21.0 L/100 km
11.2 mpg US
13.5 mpg UK
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi and Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8: 9.7 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
429 km
266 mi
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
619 km
385 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
320 hp
239 kW
5.8 s
275 km/h
171 mph
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
286 hp
213 kW
6.4 s
255 km/h
158 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,400 mm
173.2 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,355 mm
53.3 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
21.0 L/100 km
11.2 mpg US
13.5 mpg UK
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
21.0 L/100 km
11.2 mpg US
13.5 mpg UK
5.8 s
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
6.4 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
21.0 L/100 km
11.2 mpg US
13.5 mpg UK
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
Power
320 hp
239 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.4 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
Fuel consumption
21.0 L/100 km
11.2 mpg US
13.5 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,400 mm
173.2 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,355 mm
53.3 in
Range score
429 km
266 mi
619 km
385 mi
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Khamsin 4.9 V8BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi
Consumption21 L/100 km11.2 mpg US13.5 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km36.75 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi59.14 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used3,150 L832 US gal693 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost5,513 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Uses 9.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 191 km (119 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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