BMW M3 vs Maserati GranTurismo S

Picture of BMW M3 (E46)
Picture of Maserati GranTurismo S
Category BMW M3 (E46)GranTurismo S
Engine layout 3.2 l R64.7 l V8
Max power (ps / bhp) 343 / 338439 / 433
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) 365 / 269490 / 361
Curb weight (kg / lb) 1569 / 34591911 / 4213
Power / tonne (ps / bhp) 219 / 216230 / 227

Acceleration

Speed & distance BMW M3 (E46)GranTurismo S
0 - 40 kph 1.8 s1.9 s
0 - 100 kph 4.8 s4.5 s
0 - 200 kph 16.8 s17.2 s
1000 m 24.1 s23.2 s
Est. 100 - 200 kph 12.6 s12.7 s
0 - 60 mph 4.5 s4.5 s
0 - 100 mph 11.2 s11.0 s
Est. 1/8 mile 9.4 s @ 91.3 mph9.0 s @ 94.4 mph
1/4 mile 13.1 s @ 107.5 mph12.9 s @ 110.5 mph

General performance

Category BMW M3 (E46)GranTurismo S
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 462500
Straight line speed 13541331
Total 18151831

Verdict

There is no clear winner in this comparison.

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Piorun  11y ago

Actualy im suprised that Maserati is faster than small and nimble M3


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BMWexpert  15y ago

old school BMW M3 still keeps up ;)