Car comparison

Ferrari 360 Modena Spider 360 SpidervsBMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V

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

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Ferrari 360 Modena Spider

360 Spider

400 hp3586 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1999-2004
VS

BMW M3 Convertible (E46)

3.2i 24V

343 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2001-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ferrari 360 Modena Spider 360 Spider

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph Unrestricted
    290 km/h
    180 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    373 Nm
    275 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    274 hp/t
    204 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    531 km
    330 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100

BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.1 L/100 km
    19.4 mpg US
    23.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.9 L/100 km
    13.1 mpg US
    15.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari360 Modena Spider360 SpiderBMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
Power
400hp298kW
343hp256kW
Torque
373Nm275lb-ft
365Nm269lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
1,760kg3,880lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.3s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
76.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
13.7s
Calculated
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
28L/100 km8.4mpg US10.1mpg UK
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
274hp/t204kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
531km330mi
Calculated
521km324mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,586cc219cu in
3,246cc198cu in
Length
4,477mm176in
4,492mm177in
Width
1,922mm76in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,214mm48in
1,363mm54in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,731mm108in
Front track
1,660mm65in
1,508mm59in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
220L
300L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
95L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari 360 Modena Spider 360 SpiderBMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24VPowerTorque
  • Ferrari 360 Modena Spider 360 Spider: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari360 Modena Spider360 Spider8,500 rpm4,750 rpm8,750 rpm
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V7,900 rpm4,900 rpm8,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari360 Modena Spider360 SpiderBMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.7 s
20.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
170 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari360 Modena Spider360 Spider
400 hp
298 kW
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
343 hp
256 kW

Ferrari 360 Modena Spider 360 Spider has 57 hp more than BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V and Ferrari 360 Modena Spider 360 Spider: 57 hp (43 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari360 Modena Spider360 Spider
373 Nm
275 lb-ft
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
365 Nm
269 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari360 Modena Spider360 Spider
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
1,655 kg
3,649 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari360 Modena Spider360 Spider
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
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
Ferrari360 Modena Spider360 Spider4.6 s
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V5.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari 360 Modena Spider 360 Spider and BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari360 Modena Spider360 Spider
17.9 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.8 mpg UK
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V and Ferrari 360 Modena Spider 360 Spider: 5.8 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
Ferrari360 Modena Spider360 Spider
274 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
207 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari360 Modena Spider360 Spider
531 km
330 mi
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
521 km
324 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Ferrari360 Modena Spider360 Spider
400 hp
298 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
343 hp
256 kW
5.5 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
Ferrari360 Modena Spider360 Spider
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,477 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,214 mm
47.8 in
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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
4,492 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,363 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
Ferrari360 Modena Spider360 Spider
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
17.9 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.8 mpg UK
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V 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
Ferrari360 Modena Spider360 Spider
17.9 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.8 mpg UK
4.6 s
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
5.5 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
Ferrari360 Modena Spider360 Spider
274 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
17.9 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.8 mpg UK
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
207 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari360 Modena Spider360 SpiderBMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
Power
400 hp
298 kW
343 hp
256 kW
Torque
373 Nm
275 lb-ft
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
17.9 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.8 mpg UK
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,477 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,214 mm
47.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,492 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,363 mm
53.7 in
Range score
531 km
330 mi
521 km
324 mi
Trunk score
220 L
7.8 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
274 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
207 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 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
VehicleFerrari 360 Modena Spider 360 SpiderBMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V
Consumption17.9 L/100 km13.1 mpg US15.8 mpg UK12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km31.32 LC100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi50.41 LC100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,685 L709 US gal591 UK gal1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,699 LC/year3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 360 Modena Spider 360 Spider

  • Has 57 hp more
  • Has 8 Nm more
  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 67 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 km (6 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V

  • Uses 5.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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