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2024 Maserati GranTurismo Trofeo vs 2024 BMW M8 Competition Coupé

Maserati GranTurismo Trofeo vs BMW M8 Competition Coupé at Maserati of London

The 2024 Maserati GranTurismo Trofeo is the high-performance variant of the Italian ultra-luxury brand’s two-door sports coupe. Competing in the same category is the 2024 BMW M8 Competition Coupé, the top-trim variant of German automaker’s V8 powered sports car. Continue reading below as our team here at Maserati of London discusses how these two vehicles stack up against each other in terms of performance, interior amenities and technology.

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Performance 

The 2024 Maserati GranTurismo Trofeo is powered by an all-new, 3.0-litre supercharged V6 Nettuno engine that produces 542 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque. On the other hand, the 2024 BMW M8 Competition Coupé uses a larger, 4.4-litre twin-scroll turbo V8 engine that generates 617 horsepower and 5533 lb-ft of torque. Although it may seem like the Maserati’s power figures pale in comparison to the BMW, its lightweight construction and advanced engine technology enables the vehicle to deliver virtually identical performance figures to the M8 Competition.

Specifications

2024 Maserati GranTurismo Trofeo 

2024 BMW M8 Competition Coupé
Engine

3.0L Supercharged V6

4.4L Twin-Power Turbo V8

Horsepower

542

617

Torque (lb-ft)

479

553

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

8-Speed M Sport Automatic
Drivetrain

Q4 AWD

xDrive AWD

Top Speed (km/h)

320

 306
0-100km/h Acceleration Time (s) 

3.5

3.2

Interior Comfort 

When it comes to interior design and comfort, the BMW embraces a performance-oriented cabin, with generous amounts of alcantara, suede and metal interior accents. On the other hand, the GranTurismo’s Italian craftsmanship and architecture are apparent, with the vehicle’s opulent cabin design, complete with top-tier leather upholstery, open-pore wood and carbon fibre accents, along with a race-inspired steering wheel with integrated metal paddle shifters.

2024 Maserati GranTurismo

Technology

When it comes to technology features, the GranTurismo & the M8 both come equipped with modern technology features that drivers have come to expect from luxury coupes.

 

The 2024 Maserati GranTurismo technology features include:

  • Maserati Intelligent Assistant (MIA)
  • Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go
  • 360-Degree Surround View Camera System
  • Over 33-inches of Combined Digital Display Screens
  • 19-Speaker Sonus Faber High Premium Audio System

 

The 2024 BMW M8’s available technology features include:

  • Traffic Jam Assistant
  • Steering & Lane Control
  • Front Cross-Traffic Alert System
  • Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go
  • Bower & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System

If you’re in the market for a high-performance luxury coupe, you’d be hard pressed to find one that’s as stylish, exclusive and exhilarating as the 2024 Maserati GranTurismo. Although the BMW M8 Competition Coupé is a worthy adversary, there’s truly nothing like the emotional driving pleasure granted by a Maserati sports car. Get behind the wheel of one of our in-stock GranTurismo models by stopping by our London, Ontario showroom at 980 Wharncliffe Road South, Unit #2.