Car comparison

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8vsMaserati GranTurismo I 4.2 i V8 32V

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

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Porsche 911 (991)

Carrera S 3.8

400 hp3800 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2011-2015
VS

Maserati GranTurismo I

4.2 i V8 32V

405 hp4244 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2017

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    304 km/h
    189 mph
  • Lightest
    1,415 kg
    3,120 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    283 hp/t
    211 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    674 km
    419 mi
  • Largest trunk
    340 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8MaseratiGranTurismo I4.2 i V8 32V
Power
400hp298kW
405hp302kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
460Nm339lb-ft
Curb weight
1,415kg3,120lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
1,830kg4,034lb
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Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
To 99% top speed
62.9s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph
Calculated
80.3s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
13.1s
Calculated
17.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
21.6L/100 km10.9mpg US13.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
283hp/t211kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
215hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
674km419mi
Calculated
601km373mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
4,244cc259cu in
Length
4,491mm177in
4,881mm192in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,847mm73in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,353mm53in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,942mm116in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
340L
260L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
86L
CO2 emissions
223g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8Maserati GranTurismo I 4.2 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Maserati GranTurismo I 4.2 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.87,400 rpm5,600 rpm7,650 rpm
MaseratiGranTurismo I4.2 i V8 32V7,100 rpm4,750 rpm7,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8MaseratiGranTurismo I4.2 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.1 s
17.1 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
121 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8
400 hp
298 kW
MaseratiGranTurismo I4.2 i V8 32V
405 hp
302 kW

Maserati GranTurismo I 4.2 i V8 32V has 5 hp more than Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8 and Maserati GranTurismo I 4.2 i V8 32V: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
MaseratiGranTurismo I4.2 i V8 32V
460 Nm
339 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
MaseratiGranTurismo I4.2 i V8 32V
1,880 kg
4,145 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8
304 km/h
189 mph
MaseratiGranTurismo I4.2 i V8 32V
285 km/h
177 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.84.5 s
MaseratiGranTurismo I4.2 i V8 32V5.2 s

Although Maserati GranTurismo I 4.2 i V8 32V has more power, Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8 and Maserati GranTurismo I 4.2 i V8 32V: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
MaseratiGranTurismo I4.2 i V8 32V
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8 and Maserati GranTurismo I 4.2 i V8 32V: 4.8 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
Porsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
MaseratiGranTurismo I4.2 i V8 32V
215 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8
674 km
419 mi
MaseratiGranTurismo I4.2 i V8 32V
601 km
373 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8
400 hp
298 kW
4.5 s
304 km/h
189 mph
MaseratiGranTurismo I4.2 i V8 32V
405 hp
302 kW
5.2 s
285 km/h
177 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
Porsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
MaseratiGranTurismo I4.2 i V8 32V
Power
405 hp
302 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,881 mm
192.2 in
Height
1,353 mm
53.3 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
Porsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
MaseratiGranTurismo I4.2 i V8 32V
Power
405 hp
302 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.7 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8 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
Porsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
4.5 s
MaseratiGranTurismo I4.2 i V8 32V
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.7 mpg UK
5.2 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
Porsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
MaseratiGranTurismo I4.2 i V8 32V
215 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8MaseratiGranTurismo I4.2 i V8 32V
Power
400 hp
298 kW
405 hp
302 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
5.2 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
Lightness
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,881 mm
192.2 in
Height
1,353 mm
53.3 in
Range score
674 km
419 mi
601 km
373 mi
CO2 score
223 g/km
-
Trunk score
340 L
12.0 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
215 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 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
VehiclePorsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8Maserati GranTurismo I 4.2 i V8 32V
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km25.04 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi40.30 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal2,147 L567 US gal472 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year3,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8

  • Is 465 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 67 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 73 km (45 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Maserati GranTurismo I 4.2 i V8 32V

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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