Car comparison

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5vsMaserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo

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

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BMW M3 Coupe (E30)

2.5

238 hp2467 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1990-1990
VS

Maserati 228

2.8 i V6 Turbo

250 hp2790 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1986-1992

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    373 Nm
    275 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    202 hp/t
    150 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    60/100

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5

  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Lightest
    1,200 kg
    2,646 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.5 L/100 km
    18.8 mpg US
    22.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    795 km
    494 mi
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
Power
238hp177kW
250hp186kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
373Nm275lb-ft
Curb weight
1,200kg2,646lb
1,240kg2,734lb
Gross weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
77.9s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
67.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
24.2s
Calculated
24.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
202hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
795km494mi
Calculated
695km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,467cc151cu in
2,790cc170cu in
Length
4,345mm171in
4,460mm176in
Width
1,680mm66in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,370mm54in
1,330mm52in
Wheelbase
2,565mm101in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,424mm56in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,445mm57in
1,550mm61in
Trunk volume
420L
530L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
70L
82L

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 TurboPowerTorque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5: Power / Torque
  • Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.57,000 rpm4,750 rpm7,250 rpm
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.2 s
24.3 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
238 hp
177 kW
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW

Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo has 12 hp more than BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5 and Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
373 Nm
275 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
1,200 kg
2,646 lb
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
1,240 kg
2,734 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
248 km/h
154 mph
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.56.5 s
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo and BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5: 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
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5 and Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo: 3.0 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
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
202 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
795 km
494 mi
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
695 km
432 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
238 hp
177 kW
6.5 s
248 km/h
154 mph
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
5.8 s
235 km/h
146 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
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
Power
238 hp
177 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,345 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,460 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 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
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
Power
238 hp
177 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5 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
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
6.5 s
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
5.8 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
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
202 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
Power
238 hp
177 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
373 Nm
275 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
5.8 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,200 kg
2,646 lb
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,345 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,460 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in
Range score
795 km
494 mi
695 km
432 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
202 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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
VehicleBMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km20.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi33.23 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year3,098 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 101 km (62 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 133 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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