Well... the Maserati was kinda destroyed in nearly every single way
BMW M3 vs Maserati GranTurismo S
| Category | GranTurismo S | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.7 l V8 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 439 / 433 | 420 / 414 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 490 / 361 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1911 / 4213 | 1628 / 3589 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 230 / 227 | 258 / 255 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | GranTurismo S | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.9 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.5 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 17.2 s | 15.2 s |
| 1000 m | 23.2 s | 23.5 s @ 230.0 kph |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.7 s | 10.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.5 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.0 s | 9.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 94.4 mph | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.9 s @ 110.5 mph | 12.4 s @ 114.3 mph |
General performance
| Category | GranTurismo S | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 298 kph (185 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.69 g (7 m/s²) | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.98 g (10 m/s²) | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 32 m (106 ft) | 33 m (109 ft) |
Summary
| Category | GranTurismo S | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 98 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 86 | 100 |
| Overall | 93 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by a small margin.
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Acceleration graph
jeremyclarkson1 4m ago
considering the mazzers weight it did quite well, not too far of the m3
