BMW M3 vs Maserati 3200 GT
| Category | Maserati 3200 GT | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.2 l V8 | 3.2 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 370 / 365 | 343 / 338 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 491 / 362 | 365 / 269 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1608 / 3545 | 1567 / 3455 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 230 / 227 | 219 / 216 |
Lap Times
| Track | Maserati 3200 GT | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:37.00 | 8:22.00 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:18.40 | 1:16.30 |
| Vairano Handling Course | 1:25.48 | 1:22.60 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Maserati 3200 GT | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.9 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.2 s | 11.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.4 s | 16.8 s |
| 1000 m | 23.9 s | 24.1 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 5.3 s | 5.7 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 8.0 s | 7.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.5 s | 7.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 10.6 s | 9.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 15.1 s | 12.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.5 s @ 90.1 mph | 9.4 s @ 91.3 mph |
General performance
| Category | Maserati 3200 GT | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.60 g (6 m/s²) | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 64.5 kph (40.1 mph) | 67.8 kph (42.1 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 11.5 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 25 UK) | 8.8 l/100 km (27 mpg US / 32 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 38 m (125 ft) | 35 m (114 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Maserati 3200 GT | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 274 | 300 |
| Straight line speed | 1693 | 1892 |
| Total | 1967 | 2192 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by a small margin.
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