BMW Z3 M Roadster vs Ferrari F355 Spider
| Category | BMW Z3 M Roadster | Ferrari F355 Spider |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.2 l R6 | 3.5 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 321 / 317 | 381 / 375 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 350 / 258 | 363 / 268 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1394 / 3073 | 1455 / 3208 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 230 / 227 | 262 / 258 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW Z3 M Roadster | Ferrari F355 Spider |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:18.20 | 1:16.80 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW Z3 M Roadster | Ferrari F355 Spider |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.7 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.1 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.5 s | 11.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 15.5 s | 14.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 17.9 s | 18.0 s |
| 1000 m | 24.3 s | 24.0 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 7.4 s | 8.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.4 s | 7.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.0 s | 13.0 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.5 s | 4.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.8 s | 11.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.5 s @ 90.1 mph | 9.3 s @ 92.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.1 s @ 109.4 mph | 13.4 s @ 106.8 mph |
General performance
| Category | BMW Z3 M Roadster | Ferrari F355 Spider |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 251 kph (156 mph) | 295 kph (183 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.58 g (6 m/s²) | 0.61 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) | 13.0 l/100 km (18 mpg US / 22 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (122 ft) | 38 m (123 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW Z3 M Roadster | Ferrari F355 Spider |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 95 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 96 | 100 |
| Overall | 95 | 100 |
Verdict
F355 Spider is the fastest by a small margin.
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