Car comparison

Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8vsBMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2

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

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Ferrari 348 Spider

3.4 V8

320 hp3405 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster1993-1995
VS

BMW Z3 M (E36/7)

3.2

321 hp3201 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster1997-2003

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Most powerful
    321 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    236 hp/t
    176 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.6 L/100 km
    14.2 mpg US
    17.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Largest trunk
    200 L
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari348 Spider3.4 V8BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
Power
320hp239kW
321hp239kW
Torque
324Nm239lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,360kg2,998lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.0s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
62.0s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
234hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
693km431mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,405cc208cu in
3,201cc195cu in
Length
4,230mm167in
4,025mm158in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,170mm46in
1,266mm50in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,458mm97in
Front track
1,502mm59in
1,422mm56in
Rear track
1,578mm62in
1,492mm59in
Trunk volume
200L
-
Max trunk volume-
165L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
88L
51L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2PowerTorque
  • Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V87,200 rpm5,000 rpm7,450 rpm
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.27,400 rpm3,250 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari348 Spider3.4 V8BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
16.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
320 hp
239 kW
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
321 hp
239 kW

BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2 has 1 hp more than Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8 and BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
324 Nm
239 lb-ft
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
1,360 kg
2,998 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 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
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V85.4 s
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.25.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2 and Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
320 hp
239 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
321 hp
239 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 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
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
Power
321 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
165 L
5.8 cu ft
Length
4,025 mm
158.5 in
Height
1,266 mm
49.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari348 Spider3.4 V8BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
Power
320 hp
239 kW
321 hp
239 kW
Torque
324 Nm
239 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Fuel consumption
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
165 L
5.8 cu ft
Length
4,025 mm
158.5 in
Height
1,266 mm
49.8 in
Range score
693 km
431 mi
-
Trunk score
200 L
7.1 cu ft
165 L
5.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 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
VehicleFerrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8
Consumption12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,334 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8

  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 26 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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