Car comparison

Maserati Coupe 4200 GT 4.2i V8 32VvsBMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V

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

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Maserati Coupe

4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V

390 hp4244 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2002-2007
VS

BMW M3 Coupe (E46)

CSL 3.2i 24V

360 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2006

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V

  • Lightest
    1,310 kg
    2,888 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    275 hp/t
    205 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • 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

Maserati Coupe 4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph
  • Most powerful
    390 hp
    291 kW
  • Highest torque
    451 Nm
    333 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    553 km
    344 mi
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32VBMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
Power
390hp291kW
360hp268kW
Torque
451Nm333lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,310kg2,888lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.4s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
59.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
15.6s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
25L/100 km9.4mpg US11.3mpg UK
17.8L/100 km13.2mpg US15.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
234hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
275hp/t205kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
553km344mi
Calculated
529km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,244cc259cu in
3,246cc198cu in
Length
4,523mm178in
4,492mm177in
Width
1,822mm72in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,372mm54in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,731mm108in
Front track
1,525mm60in
1,508mm59in
Rear track
1,538mm61in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
315L
410L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
88L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Coupe 4200 GT 4.2i V8 32VBMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24VPowerTorque
  • Maserati Coupe 4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V7,000 rpm4,500 rpm7,250 rpm
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V7,900 rpm4,900 rpm8,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32VBMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.6 s
16.2 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
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
5.7 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V
390 hp
291 kW
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
360 hp
268 kW

Maserati Coupe 4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V has 30 hp more than BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V and Maserati Coupe 4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V
451 Nm
333 lb-ft
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
1,310 kg
2,888 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V
285 km/h
177 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 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
MaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V4.9 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V4.9 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 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) CSL 3.2i 24V and Maserati Coupe 4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V: 4.0 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
MaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V
553 km
344 mi
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
529 km
329 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V
390 hp
291 kW
4.9 s
285 km/h
177 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
360 hp
268 kW
4.9 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
MaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,523 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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
MaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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) CSL 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
MaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
4.9 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
4.9 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
MaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32VBMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
Power
390 hp
291 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
451 Nm
333 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.9 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
Fuel consumption
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,523 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 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
553 km
344 mi
529 km
329 mi
Trunk score
315 L
11.1 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Coupe 4200 GT 4.2i V8 32VBMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V
Consumption15.9 L/100 km14.8 mpg US17.8 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.83 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.78 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,385 L630 US gal525 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,174 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Coupe 4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 81 Nm more
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 km (15 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V

  • Is 360 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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