Compare the2024 Maserati GranTurismo FolgoreVS 2024 BMW M8

Both the GranTurismo Folgore and the M8 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

The Maserati GranTurismo Folgore weighs 422 to 687 pounds more than the BMW M8. The NHTSA advises that heavier cars are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The GranTurismo Folgore’s electric motors produces 134 more horsepower (751 vs. 617) and 443 lbs.-ft. more torque (996 vs. 553) than the M8’s 4.4 turbo V8.

On the EPA test cycle the GranTurismo Folgore gets better mileage than the M8 Competition (90 city/85 hwy MPGe vs. 15 city/22 hwy).

The GranTurismo Folgore can travel with zero emissions for 242 miles. The M8 can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Maserati GranTurismo Folgore higher (10 out of 10) than the BMW M8 (3). This means the GranTurismo Folgore produces up to 36.3 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the M8 every 15,000 miles.

For better traction and acceleration, the GranTurismo Folgore has larger rear tires than the M8 (295/30R21 vs. 285/35R20).

The GranTurismo Folgore’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 30 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the M8’s standard 35 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the GranTurismo Folgore has standard 21-inch rear wheels. Only 20-inch wheels are available on the M8.

The front and rear suspension of the GranTurismo Folgore uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the M8, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The GranTurismo Folgore has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The GranTurismo Folgore’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The M8 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the GranTurismo Folgore’s wheelbase is 4 inches longer than on the M8 Coupe/Convertible (115.3 inches vs. 111.3 inches).

The GranTurismo Folgore’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (50% to 50%) than the M8’s (52.9% to 47.1%). This gives the GranTurismo Folgore more stable handling and braking.

The design of the Maserati GranTurismo Folgore amounts to more than styling. The GranTurismo Folgore has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .26 Cd. That is significantly lower than the M8 (.34). A more efficient exterior helps the GranTurismo Folgore go faster and keeps the interior quieter. It also helps the GranTurismo Folgore get better fuel mileage.

The GranTurismo Folgore has 8 cubic feet more passenger volume than the M8 Coupe (89 vs. 81).

Unlike the driver-only memory system in the M8, the GranTurismo Folgore has standard driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position, outside mirror angle, climate settings and radio stations and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the GranTurismo Folgore has standard extendable sun visors. The M8 doesn’t offer extendable visors.