Car comparison

Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32VvsBMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V

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 M3 Convertible (E46)

3.2i 24V

343 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2001-2006

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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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
  • Highest torque
    451 Nm
    333 lb-ft
  • 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 M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V

  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • 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
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32VBMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
Power
390hp291kW
343hp256kW
Torque
451Nm333lb-ft
365Nm269lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.5s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph
Calculated
76.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
25L/100 km9.4mpg US11.3mpg UK
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
553km344mi
Calculated
521km324mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,244cc259cu in
3,246cc198cu in
Length
4,303mm169in
4,492mm177in
Width
1,822mm72in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,363mm54in
Wheelbase
2,440mm96in
2,731mm108in
Front track
1,525mm60in
1,508mm59in
Rear track
1,538mm61in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
300L
300L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
88L
63L

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 M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24VPowerTorque
  • Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V7,000 rpm4,500 rpm7,250 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
MetricMaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32VBMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
20.0 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
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
170 km/h
105 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
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
343 hp
256 kW

Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V has 47 hp more than BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V and Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V: 47 hp (35 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
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
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
1,720 kg
3,792 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
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
283 km/h
176 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
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V5.0 s
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V5.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V and BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V: 0.5 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
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 Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V: 3.8 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
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
553 km
344 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
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
390 hp
291 kW
5.0 s
283 km/h
176 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
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
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
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
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
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
5.0 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
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
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
VehicleMaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32VBMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
Power
390 hp
291 kW
343 hp
256 kW
Torque
451 Nm
333 lb-ft
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.5 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
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 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
4,492 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,363 mm
53.7 in
Range score
553 km
344 mi
521 km
324 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
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
VehicleMaserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32VBMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V
Consumption15.9 L/100 km14.8 mpg US17.8 mpg UK12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.83 LC100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.78 LC100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,385 L630 US gal525 UK gal1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,174 LC/year3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V

  • Has 47 hp more
  • Has 86 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 33 km (20 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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