Car comparison

TVR Griffith 5.0vsBMW Z8 (E52) 4.9

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

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TVR Griffith

5.0

326 hp4997 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1990-2002
VS

BMW Z8 (E52)

4.9

400 hp4941 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

TVR Griffith 5.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    269 km/h
    167 mph
  • Lightest
    1,060 kg
    2,337 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    308 hp/t
    229 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.0 L/100 km
    12.4 mpg US
    14.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    34/100

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9

  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTVRGriffith5.0BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
Power
326hp243kW
400hp298kW
Torque
434Nm320lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,060kg2,337lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
1,300kg2,866lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.3s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph
Calculated
59.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
13.9s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg 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
12.4s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
308hp/t229kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
409Nm/t274lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
503km313mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,997cc305cu in
4,941cc302cu in
Length
3,965mm156in
4,400mm173in
Width
1,943mm76in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,200mm47in
1,317mm52in
Wheelbase
2,282mm90in
2,505mm99in
Front track
1,460mm57in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,460mm57in
1,570mm62in
Trunk volume-
203L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
57L
73L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

TVR Griffith 5.0BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9PowerTorque
  • TVR Griffith 5.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
TVRGriffith5.05,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 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
MetricTVRGriffith5.0BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.9 s
16.3 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRGriffith5.0
326 hp
243 kW
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
400 hp
298 kW

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9 has 74 hp more than TVR Griffith 5.0.

The biggest power difference is between TVR Griffith 5.0 and BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9: 74 hp (55 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRGriffith5.0
434 Nm
320 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
TVRGriffith5.0
1,060 kg
2,337 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
TVRGriffith5.0
269 km/h
167 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
TVRGriffith5.04.4 s
BMWZ8 (E52)4.94.7 s

Although BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9 has more power, TVR Griffith 5.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between TVR Griffith 5.0 and BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRGriffith5.0
308 hp/t
229 kW/t
3.3 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
TVRGriffith5.0
326 hp
243 kW
4.4 s
269 km/h
167 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
TVRGriffith5.0
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,965 mm
156.1 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 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
VehicleTVRGriffith5.0BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
Power
326 hp
243 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.7 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,060 kg
2,337 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
3,965 mm
156.1 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 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
308 hp/t
229 kW/t
3.3 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

TVR Griffith 5.0

  • Is 600 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 67 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9

  • Has 74 hp more
  • Has 66 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

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