BMW Z8 (2000 – 2003) vs Maserati Spyder (2001 – 2006): specs compared
The BMW Z8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 400 hp against 390 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.7 s against 4.9 s. The Maserati Spyder has the higher top speed: 283 km/h against 250 km/h. The BMW Z8 uses less fuel, from 14.5 L/100 km against 18.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,590 kg against 1,620 kg. At 4,399 mm, the BMW Z8 is 96 mm longer than the Maserati Spyder.
| Specification |
BMW
Z8
2000 – 2003
|
Maserati
Spyder
2001 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2003 | 2001 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | Spider · Convertible |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 400 hp | 390 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 451 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.7 s | 4.9 – 5.0 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 283 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 14.5 L/100 km | 18.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,399 mm | 4,303 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,821 mm |
| Height | 1,318 mm | 1,306 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,504 mm | 2,441 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,590 kg | 1,620 – 1,630 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.