Car comparison

Ferrari 360 Modena Spider 360 SpidervsBMW Z8 (E52) 4.9

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

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Ferrari 360 Modena Spider

360 Spider

400 hp3586 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1999-2004
VS

BMW Z8 (E52)

4.9

400 hp4941 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ferrari 360 Modena Spider 360 Spider

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph Unrestricted
    290 km/h
    180 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    274 hp/t
    204 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    531 km
    330 mi
  • Largest trunk
    220 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.5 L/100 km
    16.2 mpg US
    19.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.1 L/100 km
    11.1 mpg US
    13.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari360 Modena Spider360 SpiderBMWZ8 (E52)4.9
Power
400hp298kW
400hp298kW
Torque
373Nm275lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.3s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
59.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
13.7s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
28L/100 km8.4mpg US10.1mpg UK
21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
274hp/t204kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
531km330mi
Calculated
503km313mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,586cc219cu in
4,941cc302cu in
Length
4,477mm176in
4,400mm173in
Width
1,922mm76in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,214mm48in
1,317mm52in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,505mm99in
Front track
1,660mm65in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,570mm62in
Trunk volume
220L
203L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
95L
73L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari 360 Modena Spider 360 SpiderBMW Z8 (E52) 4.9PowerTorque
  • Ferrari 360 Modena Spider 360 Spider: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari360 Modena Spider360 Spider8,500 rpm4,750 rpm8,750 rpm
BMWZ8 (E52)4.96,600 rpm3,800 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari360 Modena Spider360 SpiderBMWZ8 (E52)4.9
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.7 s
16.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
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
5.6 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari360 Modena Spider360 Spider
400 hp
298 kW
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
400 hp
298 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari360 Modena Spider360 Spider
373 Nm
275 lb-ft
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari360 Modena Spider360 Spider
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
1,660 kg
3,660 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari360 Modena Spider360 Spider
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari360 Modena Spider360 Spider4.6 s
BMWZ8 (E52)4.94.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari 360 Modena Spider 360 Spider and BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari360 Modena Spider360 Spider
17.9 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.8 mpg UK
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9 and Ferrari 360 Modena Spider 360 Spider: 3.4 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
Ferrari360 Modena Spider360 Spider
274 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari360 Modena Spider360 Spider
531 km
330 mi
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
503 km
313 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Ferrari360 Modena Spider360 Spider
400 hp
298 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
400 hp
298 kW
4.7 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
Ferrari360 Modena Spider360 Spider
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,477 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,214 mm
47.8 in
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
203 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,400 mm
173.2 in
Height
1,317 mm
51.9 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
Ferrari360 Modena Spider360 Spider
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
17.9 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.8 mpg UK
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9 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
Ferrari360 Modena Spider360 Spider
17.9 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.8 mpg UK
4.6 s
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
4.7 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
Ferrari360 Modena Spider360 Spider
274 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
17.9 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.8 mpg UK
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari360 Modena Spider360 SpiderBMWZ8 (E52)4.9
Power
400 hp
298 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
373 Nm
275 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
17.9 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.8 mpg UK
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,477 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,214 mm
47.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
203 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,400 mm
173.2 in
Height
1,317 mm
51.9 in
Range score
531 km
330 mi
503 km
313 mi
Trunk score
220 L
7.8 cu ft
203 L
7.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
274 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
241 hp/t
180 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.

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
VehicleFerrari 360 Modena Spider 360 SpiderBMW Z8 (E52) 4.9
Consumption17.9 L/100 km13.1 mpg US15.8 mpg UK14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km31.32 LC100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi50.41 LC100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,685 L709 US gal591 UK gal2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,699 LC/year3,806 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 360 Modena Spider 360 Spider

  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 27 km (17 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 17 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9

  • Has 127 Nm more
  • Uses 3.4 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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