Car comparison

Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32VvsBMW Z8 (E52) 4.9

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

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Maserati Spyder

4.2 i V8 32V

390 hp4244 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2001-2007
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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    241 hp/t
    180 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • 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

Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V

  • Fastest top speed
    283 km/h
    176 mph
  • Best estimated range
    553 km
    344 mi
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    35/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32VBMWZ8 (E52)4.9
Power
390hp291kW
400hp298kW
Torque
451Nm333lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.5s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph
Calculated
59.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
25L/100 km9.4mpg US11.3mpg UK
21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
553km344mi
Calculated
503km313mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,244cc259cu in
4,941cc302cu in
Length
4,303mm169in
4,400mm173in
Width
1,822mm72in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,317mm52in
Wheelbase
2,440mm96in
2,505mm99in
Front track
1,525mm60in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,538mm61in
1,570mm62in
Trunk volume
300L
203L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
88L
73L

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32VBMW Z8 (E52) 4.9PowerTorque
  • Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V7,000 rpm4,500 rpm7,250 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
MetricMaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32VBMWZ8 (E52)4.9
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
16.3 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 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
5.7 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
390 hp
291 kW
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
400 hp
298 kW

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9 has 10 hp more than Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V and BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
451 Nm
333 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
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
1,720 kg
3,792 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
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
283 km/h
176 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
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V5.0 s
BMWZ8 (E52)4.94.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9 and Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 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 Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V: 1.4 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
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
553 km
344 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
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
390 hp
291 kW
5.0 s
283 km/h
176 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
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,303 mm
169.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 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
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 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
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
5.0 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
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 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
VehicleMaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32VBMWZ8 (E52)4.9
Power
390 hp
291 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
451 Nm
333 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
4.7 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,303 mm
169.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 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
553 km
344 mi
503 km
313 mi
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
203 L
7.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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
VehicleMaserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32VBMW Z8 (E52) 4.9
Consumption15.9 L/100 km14.8 mpg US17.8 mpg UK14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.83 LC100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.78 LC100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,385 L630 US gal525 UK gal2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,174 LC/year3,806 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V

  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 50 km (31 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 97 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 49 Nm more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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