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Maserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32VvsBMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V

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

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Maserati 3200 GT

3.2 Biturbo V8 32V

370 hp3217 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1998-2002
VS

BMW M3 Coupe (E46)

3.2i 24V

343 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2000-2003

Comparison overview

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

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Maserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    370 hp
    276 kW
  • Highest torque
    491 Nm
    362 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    233 hp/t
    174 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    600 km
    373 mi
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100

BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V

  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.8 L/100 km
    13.2 mpg US
    15.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    410 L
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32VBMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
Power
370hp276kW
343hp256kW
Torque
491Nm362lb-ft
365Nm269lb-ft
Curb weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.4s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
68.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
17.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
23.6L/100 km10mpg US12.0mpg UK
17.8L/100 km13.2mpg US15.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
229hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
600km373mi
Calculated
529km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,217cc196cu in
3,246cc198cu in
Length
4,510mm178in
4,492mm177in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,372mm54in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,731mm108in
Front track
1,525mm60in
1,508mm59in
Rear track
1,538mm61in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume-
410L
Max trunk volume
220L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
90L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32VBMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24VPowerTorque
  • Maserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V6,250 rpm4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V7,900 rpm4,900 rpm8,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32VBMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
17.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V
370 hp
276 kW
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
343 hp
256 kW

Maserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32V has 27 hp more than BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V and Maserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32V: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V
491 Nm
362 lb-ft
BMWM3 Coupe (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
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
1,495 kg
3,296 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
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
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V5.1 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V5.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32V and BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V and Maserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32V: 3.1 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
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V
600 km
373 mi
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
529 km
329 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V
370 hp
276 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
343 hp
256 kW
5.2 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
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V
Power
370 hp
276 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,510 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,492 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 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
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V
Power
370 hp
276 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

BMW M3 Coupe (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
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK
5.1 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
5.2 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
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32VBMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
Power
370 hp
276 kW
343 hp
256 kW
Torque
491 Nm
362 lb-ft
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,510 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,492 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Range score
600 km
373 mi
529 km
329 mi
Trunk score
220 L
7.8 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 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 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32VBMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V
Consumption15 L/100 km15.7 mpg US18.8 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.25 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi42.25 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,250 L594 US gal495 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,938 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32V

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 126 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 71 km (44 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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V

  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 190 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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