Car comparison

Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40VvsBMW M4 (F82) GTS 3.0

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

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Spyker C8 Preliator

4.2 V8 40V

525 hp4172 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2016-present
VS

BMW M4 (F82)

GTS 3.0

500 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    322 km/h
    200 mph
  • Most powerful
    525 hp
    391 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    378 hp/t
    282 kW/t
    2.6 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    91/100

BMW M4 (F82) GTS 3.0

  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40VBMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0
Power
525hp391kW
500hp373kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight-
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
To 99% top speed
49.6s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph
Calculated
55.6s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
10.0s
Calculated
11.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
378hp/t282kW/t171hp/1000 lb
Calculated
331hp/t247kW/t150hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
432Nm/t289lb-ft/ton
Calculated
397Nm/t266lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
706km439mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,628mm182in
4,689mm185in
Width
1,953mm77in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,202mm47in
1,383mm54in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,812mm111in
Front track
1,625mm64in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,645mm65in
1,604mm63in
Ground clearance-
108mm4in
Trunk volume
120L
445L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
57L
60L
CO2 emissions-
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40VBMW M4 (F82) GTS 3.0PowerTorque
  • Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • BMW M4 (F82) GTS 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V6,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,200 rpm
BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.06,250 rpm4,000-5,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40VBMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.0 s
11.2 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
215 km/h
133 mph
204 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
525 hp
391 kW
BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0
500 hp
373 kW

Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V has 25 hp more than BMW M4 (F82) GTS 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M4 (F82) GTS 3.0 and Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0
1,510 kg
3,329 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
322 km/h
200 mph
BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0
305 km/h
190 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V3.7 s
BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.03.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V and BMW M4 (F82) GTS 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
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
378 hp/t
282 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0
331 hp/t
247 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
525 hp
391 kW
3.7 s
322 km/h
200 mph
BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0
500 hp
373 kW
3.8 s
305 km/h
190 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
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
4,628 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 in
BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40VBMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0
Power
525 hp
391 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.8 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
4,628 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in
Range score
-
706 km
439 mi
CO2 score
-
199 g/km
Trunk score
120 L
4.2 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
378 hp/t
282 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
331 hp/t
247 kW/t
3.0 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 M4 (F82) GTS 3.0
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 47 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW M4 (F82) GTS 3.0

  • Has 325 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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