Car comparison

Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8vsBMW E9 3.0CSi

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

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Maserati Mexico

4.2 V8

260 hp4136 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1969-1973
VS

BMW E9

3.0CSi

200 hp2985 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1971-1975

Comparison overview

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Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    255 km/h
    158 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    373 Nm
    275 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    62/100

BMW E9 3.0CSi

  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    661 km
    410 mi
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiMexico4.2 V8BMWE93.0CSi
Power
260hp194kW
200hp149kW
Torque
373Nm275lb-ft
277Nm204lb-ft
Curb weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
97.7s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
93.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
27.5s
Calculated
41.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
19L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
500km311mi
Calculated
661km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,136cc252cu in
2,985cc182cu in
Length
4,760mm187in
4,660mm183in
Width
1,730mm68in
1,670mm66in
Height
1,350mm53in
1,370mm54in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,390mm55in
1,446mm57in
Rear track
1,360mm54in
1,402mm55in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
680L
450L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
95L
72L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8BMW E9 3.0CSiPowerTorque
  • Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW E9 3.0CSi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiMexico4.2 V85,000 rpm3,800 rpm5,250 rpm
BMWE93.0CSi5,500 rpm4,300 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiMexico4.2 V8BMWE93.0CSi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.5 s
41.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
260 hp
194 kW
BMWE93.0CSi
200 hp
149 kW

Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8 has 60 hp more than BMW E9 3.0CSi.

The biggest power difference is between BMW E9 3.0CSi and Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
373 Nm
275 lb-ft
BMWE93.0CSi
277 Nm
204 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
BMWE93.0CSi
1,420 kg
3,131 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
BMWE93.0CSi
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiMexico4.2 V87.5 s
BMWE93.0CSi7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8 and BMW E9 3.0CSi: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
19.0 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK
BMWE93.0CSi
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW E9 3.0CSi and Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8: 8.1 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
BMWE93.0CSi
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
500 km
311 mi
BMWE93.0CSi
661 km
410 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
260 hp
194 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
BMWE93.0CSi
200 hp
149 kW
7.7 s
220 km/h
137 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
4,760 mm
187.4 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 in
BMWE93.0CSi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
19.0 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK
BMWE93.0CSi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

BMW E9 3.0CSi 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
19.0 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK
7.5 s
BMWE93.0CSi
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
7.7 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
19.0 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK
BMWE93.0CSi
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiMexico4.2 V8BMWE93.0CSi
Power
260 hp
194 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
373 Nm
275 lb-ft
277 Nm
204 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
19.0 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
4,760 mm
187.4 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in
Range score
500 km
311 mi
661 km
410 mi
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 Mexico 4.2 V8BMW E9 3.0CSi
Consumption19 L/100 km12.4 mpg US14.9 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km33.25 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi53.51 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,850 L753 US gal627 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,988 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 96 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 230 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW E9 3.0CSi

  • Is 230 kg lighter
  • Uses 8.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 161 km (100 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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