Car comparison

Ferrari 328 GTS 3.2 V8vsBMW M5 (E28) 3.5

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

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Ferrari 328 GTS

3.2 V8

270 hp3186 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated1985-1989
VS

BMW M5 (E28)

3.5

286 hp3453 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1985-1987

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ferrari 328 GTS 3.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    263 km/h
    163 mph
  • Lightest
    1,273 kg
    2,806 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    212 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

BMW M5 (E28) 3.5

  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari328 GTS3.2 V8BMWM5 (E28)3.5
Power
270hp201kW
286hp213kW
Torque
304Nm224lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,273kg2,806lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight-
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
68.8s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
57.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
19.3s
Calculated
21.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city-
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,186cc194cu in
3,453cc211cu in
Length
4,255mm168in
4,620mm182in
Width
1,730mm68in
1,700mm67in
Height
1,128mm44in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,485mm58in
1,430mm56in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
1,465mm58in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Trunk volume-
640L
Doors
2
4
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
74L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari 328 GTS 3.2 V8BMW M5 (E28) 3.5PowerTorque
  • Ferrari 328 GTS 3.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW M5 (E28) 3.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari328 GTS3.2 V87,000 rpm5,500 rpm7,250 rpm
BMWM5 (E28)3.56,500 rpm4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari328 GTS3.2 V8BMWM5 (E28)3.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.3 s
21.0 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
107 mph
168 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari328 GTS3.2 V8
270 hp
201 kW
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
286 hp
213 kW

BMW M5 (E28) 3.5 has 16 hp more than Ferrari 328 GTS 3.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari 328 GTS 3.2 V8 and BMW M5 (E28) 3.5: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari328 GTS3.2 V8
304 Nm
224 lb-ft
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari328 GTS3.2 V8
1,273 kg
2,806 lb
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
1,430 kg
3,153 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari328 GTS3.2 V8
263 km/h
163 mph
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari328 GTS3.2 V85.9 s
BMWM5 (E28)3.56.5 s

Although BMW M5 (E28) 3.5 has more power, Ferrari 328 GTS 3.2 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari 328 GTS 3.2 V8 and BMW M5 (E28) 3.5: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari328 GTS3.2 V8
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Ferrari328 GTS3.2 V8
270 hp
201 kW
5.9 s
263 km/h
163 mph
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
286 hp
213 kW
6.5 s
245 km/h
152 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
Ferrari328 GTS3.2 V8
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,255 mm
167.5 in
Height
1,128 mm
44.4 in
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,620 mm
181.9 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari328 GTS3.2 V8BMWM5 (E28)3.5
Power
270 hp
201 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
304 Nm
224 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.5 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,273 kg
2,806 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,255 mm
167.5 in
Height
1,128 mm
44.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,620 mm
181.9 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Trunk score
-
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 328 GTS 3.2 V8

  • Is 157 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW M5 (E28) 3.5

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 36 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

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