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Maserati GranCabrio I · Facelift 2018 MC 4.7 V8vsBMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0

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Maserati GranCabrio I · Facelift 2018

MC 4.7 V8

460 hp4691 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2018-2020
VS

BMW M4 Convertible (F83)

Competition 3.0

450 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,765 kg
    3,891 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    255 hp/t
    190 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    213 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    659 km
    410 mi
  • Largest trunk
    220 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGranCabrio IFacelift 2018MC 4.7 V8BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
Power
460hp343kW
450hp336kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,873kg4,129lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Gross weight-
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.8s99% target: 288 km/h / 179 mph
Calculated
59.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
15.7s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.5L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
246hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
517km321mi
Calculated
659km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,691cc286cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,920mm194in
4,671mm184in
Width
1,915mm75in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,380mm54in
1,392mm55in
Wheelbase
2,942mm116in
2,812mm111in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,604mm63in
Ground clearance-
119mm5in
Trunk volume
173L
220L
Max trunk volume-
370L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
75L
60L
CO2 emissions
337g/km
213g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati GranCabrio I Facelift 2018 MC 4.7 V8BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0PowerTorque
  • Maserati GranCabrio I Facelift 2018 MC 4.7 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiGranCabrio IFacelift 2018MC 4.7 V87,000 rpm4,750 rpm7,250 rpm
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.07,000 rpm1,850-5,500 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGranCabrio IFacelift 2018MC 4.7 V8BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.7 s
16.0 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
181 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Maserati GranCabrio I Facelift 2018 MC 4.7 V8 has 10 hp more than BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0 and Maserati GranCabrio I Facelift 2018 MC 4.7 V8: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGranCabrio IFacelift 2018MC 4.7 V8
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGranCabrio IFacelift 2018MC 4.7 V8
1,873 kg
4,129 lb
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
1,765 kg
3,891 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGranCabrio IFacelift 2018MC 4.7 V8
291 km/h
181 mph
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
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

Although Maserati GranCabrio I Facelift 2018 MC 4.7 V8 has more power, BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0 and Maserati GranCabrio I Facelift 2018 MC 4.7 V8: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGranCabrio IFacelift 2018MC 4.7 V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0 and Maserati GranCabrio I Facelift 2018 MC 4.7 V8: 5.4 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
MaseratiGranCabrio IFacelift 2018MC 4.7 V8
246 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiGranCabrio IFacelift 2018MC 4.7 V8
460 hp
343 kW
4.9 s
291 km/h
181 mph
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
4.5 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
MaseratiGranCabrio IFacelift 2018MC 4.7 V8
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
173 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
4,920 mm
193.7 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 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
MaseratiGranCabrio IFacelift 2018MC 4.7 V8
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0 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
MaseratiGranCabrio IFacelift 2018MC 4.7 V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
4.9 s
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.5 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
MaseratiGranCabrio IFacelift 2018MC 4.7 V8
246 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGranCabrio IFacelift 2018MC 4.7 V8BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
Power
460 hp
343 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.5 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,873 kg
4,129 lb
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
173 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
4,920 mm
193.7 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Range score
517 km
321 mi
659 km
410 mi
CO2 score
337 g/km
213 g/km
Trunk score
173 L
6.1 cu ft
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
246 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati GranCabrio I Facelift 2018 MC 4.7 V8BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati GranCabrio I Facelift 2018 MC 4.7 V8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 31 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 108 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 142 km (88 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 47 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 124 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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