Car comparison

Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8vsBMW Z8 (E52) 4.9

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

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Ferrari F355 Spider

3.5 V8

380 hp3496 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1995-1999
VS

BMW Z8 (E52)

4.9

400 hp4941 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2005

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9

  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • 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 estimated range
    503 km
    313 mi
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Lightest
    1,515 kg
    3,340 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    251 hp/t
    187 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    220 L
  • Best performance score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
Power
380hp283kW
400hp298kW
Torque
363Nm268lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.0s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
59.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
14.3s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
26.1L/100 km9mpg US10.8mpg UK
21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
251hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
485km301mi
Calculated
503km313mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,496cc213cu in
4,941cc302cu in
Length
4,250mm167in
4,400mm173in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,170mm46in
1,317mm52in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,505mm99in
Front track
1,514mm60in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,570mm62in
Trunk volume
220L
203L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
82L
73L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9PowerTorque
  • Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V88,250 rpm6,000 rpm8,500 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
MetricFerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.3 s
16.3 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 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
5.6 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
380 hp
283 kW
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
400 hp
298 kW

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9 has 20 hp more than Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8 and BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
363 Nm
268 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
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
1,515 kg
3,340 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
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
295 km/h
183 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
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V84.7 s
BMWZ8 (E52)4.94.7 s

Although BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9 has more power, Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 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 F355 Spider 3.5 V8: 2.4 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
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 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
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
485 km
301 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
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
380 hp
283 kW
4.7 s
295 km/h
183 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
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 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
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 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
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
4.7 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
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 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
VehicleFerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
Power
380 hp
283 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 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
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 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
485 km
301 mi
503 km
313 mi
Trunk score
220 L
7.8 cu ft
203 L
7.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 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 F355 Spider 3.5 V8BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9
Consumption16.9 L/100 km13.9 mpg US16.7 mpg UK14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km29.57 LC100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi47.60 LC100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,535 L670 US gal558 UK gal2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,436 LC/year3,806 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8

  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 17 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 137 Nm more
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 km (11 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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