Actualy im suprised that Maserati is faster than small and nimble M3
BMW M3 vs Maserati GranTurismo S
Category | BMW M3 (E46) | GranTurismo S |
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Engine layout | 3.2 l R6 | 4.7 l V8 |
Max power (ps / bhp) | 343 / 338 | 439 / 433 |
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 365 / 269 | 490 / 361 |
Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1569 / 3459 | 1911 / 4213 |
Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 219 / 216 | 230 / 227 |
Lap Times
Track | BMW M3 (E46) | GranTurismo S |
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Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:25.70 | 0:24.60 |
Autozeitung test track | 1:44.50 | 1:42.30 |
Vairano Handling Course | 1:22.60 | 1:21.01 |
Hockenheim Short | 1:16.30 | 1:16.30 |
Wakefield Park | 1:11.81 | 1:08.20 |
Acceleration
Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E46) | GranTurismo S |
---|---|---|
0 - 40 kph | 1.8 s | 1.9 s |
0 - 100 kph | 4.8 s | 4.5 s |
0 - 200 kph | 16.8 s | 17.2 s |
1000 m | 24.1 s | 23.2 s |
Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.6 s | 12.7 s |
0 - 60 mph | 4.5 s | 4.5 s |
0 - 100 mph | 11.2 s | 11.0 s |
Est. 1/8 mile | 9.4 s @ 91.3 mph | 9.0 s @ 94.4 mph |
1/4 mile | 13.1 s @ 107.5 mph | 12.9 s @ 110.5 mph |
General performance
Category | BMW M3 (E46) | GranTurismo S |
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Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 298 kph (185 mph) |
Est. max acceleration | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) | 0.69 g (7 m/s²) |
Lateral acceleration | 0.89 g (9 m/s²) | 0.98 g (10 m/s²) |
60 mph - 0 | 34 m (113 ft) | 32 m (106 ft) |
Summary
Category | BMW M3 (E46) | GranTurismo S |
---|---|---|
Track Performance | 92 | 100 |
Straight line speed | 94 | 100 |
Overall | 93 | 100 |
Verdict
GranTurismo S is the fastest by a small margin.
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