Car comparison

Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V BiturbovsBMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0

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

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Maserati Ghibli II

2.8 24V Biturbo

284 hp2790 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1992-1997
VS

BMW M3 Coupe (E36)

GT 3.0

295 hp2990 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1994-1995

Comparison overview

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Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    397 Nm
    293 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,365 kg
    3,009 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    208 hp/t
    155 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0

  • Most powerful
    295 hp
    220 kW
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V BiturboBMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0
Power
284hp212kW
295hp220kW
Torque
397Nm293lb-ft
323Nm238lb-ft
Curb weight
1,365kg3,009lb
1,440kg3,175lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
77.1s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
77.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
20.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,790cc170cu in
2,990cc182cu in
Length
4,223mm166in
4,433mm175in
Width
1,775mm70in
1,710mm67in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,335mm53in
Wheelbase
2,541mm100in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,422mm56in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,444mm57in
Ground clearance-
110mm4in
Trunk volume
420L
405L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V BiturboBMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0PowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.07,000 rpm3,900 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V BiturboBMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
20.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
284 hp
212 kW
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0
295 hp
220 kW

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0 has 11 hp more than Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo and BMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
397 Nm
293 lb-ft
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0
323 Nm
238 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0
1,440 kg
3,175 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo5.8 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.05.9 s

Although BMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0 has more power, Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo and BMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
284 hp
212 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0
295 hp
220 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
Power
284 hp
212 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,223 mm
166.3 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,335 mm
52.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V BiturboBMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0
Power
284 hp
212 kW
295 hp
220 kW
Torque
397 Nm
293 lb-ft
323 Nm
238 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,223 mm
166.3 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,335 mm
52.6 in
Range score
-
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 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 (E36) GT 3.0
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo

  • Has 74 Nm more
  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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