Car comparison

Spyker C8 Spyder 4.2 V8 40VvsBMW Z8 (E52) 4.9

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

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Spyker C8 Spyder

4.2 V8 40V

400 hp4172 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2009
VS

BMW Z8 (E52)

4.9

400 hp4941 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2005

Comparison overview

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Spyker C8 Spyder 4.2 V8 40V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    310 km/h
    193 mph Unrestricted
    300 km/h
    186 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Lightest
    1,000 kg
    2,205 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    400 hp/t
    298 kW/t
    2.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    33/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40VBMWZ8 (E52)4.9
Power
400hp298kW
400hp298kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,000kg2,205lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight-
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.0s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
59.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
11.8s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
400hp/t298kW/t181hp/1000 lb
Calculated
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
480Nm/t321lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
503km313mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
4,941cc302cu in
Length
4,050mm159in
4,400mm173in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,080mm43in
1,317mm52in
Wheelbase
2,550mm100in
2,505mm99in
Front track
1,400mm55in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,580mm62in
1,570mm62in
Trunk volume-
203L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
100L
73L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Spyker C8 Spyder 4.2 V8 40VBMW Z8 (E52) 4.9PowerTorque
  • Spyker C8 Spyder 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40V7,500 rpm4,000 rpm7,750 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
MetricSpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40VBMWZ8 (E52)4.9
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.8 s
16.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
204 km/h
127 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40V
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
SpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40V
480 Nm
354 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
SpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40V
1,000 kg
2,205 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
SpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40V
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 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
SpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40V4.5 s
BMWZ8 (E52)4.94.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Spyker C8 Spyder 4.2 V8 40V and BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40V
400 hp/t
298 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40V
400 hp
298 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 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
SpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40V
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,050 mm
159.4 in
Height
1,080 mm
42.5 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40VBMWZ8 (E52)4.9
Power
400 hp
298 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,000 kg
2,205 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
-
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,050 mm
159.4 in
Height
1,080 mm
42.5 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
-
503 km
313 mi
Trunk score
-
203 L
7.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
400 hp/t
298 kW/t
2.5 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
VehicleBMW Z8 (E52) 4.9
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Spyker C8 Spyder 4.2 V8 40V

  • Is 660 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 159 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9

  • Has 20 Nm more

Pros

  • Highest torque

Cons

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

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