Marussia B2 vs Artega GT: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Marussia · 2009–2014

B2

S PI 761

Version (2 versions)

Power: 221 kW300 PS
0–100 km/h: -
Top speed: -
Kerb mass: 850 kg

Photo: Rutger van der Maar / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Artega · 2008–2012

GT

S PI 821

Version

Price from €75,000 (2008)

Power: 221 kW300 PS
0–100 km/h: 4.8 s
Top speed: 270 km/h
Kerb mass: -

Photo: Norbert Aepli, Switzerland (User:Noebu) / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0

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In plain words

Artega GT is the older design (from 2008); Marussia B2 arrived in 2009. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Marussia B2 yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Race Stats side by side

Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.

Race Stats side by side
Stat	B2	GT
PI	S · 761	S · 821
Power	80	100
Grip	67	67
Handling	83	84
Top speed	69	65
Launch	62	66

Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race

Who wins a race?

Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.

1 GT221 kW (300 PS) 12.04 sat 233 km/h
2 B23.5 · 221 kW (300 PS) 12.89 sat 196 km/h · +0.85 s

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Size and weight

	B2	GT
Width	1,400 mm55.1 in	1,880 mm74.0 in +480 mm +18.9 in +34.3%
Fits a standard garage?	No data	Tight

Difference vs B2 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.

Full specifications

General
	Marussia B2	Artega GT
Version	3.5 · 221 kW (300 PS)	221 kW (300 PS)
Production years	2009–2014	2008–2012
Body	Coupe	Coupe
Class	Supercar	Supercar
Country	No data	Germany
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load.	221 kW (300 PS) 296 hp	221 kW (300 PS) 296 hp
Power, all versions	221–309 kW (300–420 PS) 296–414 hp	221 kW (300 PS) 296 hp
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads.	No data	4.8 s
Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it.	No data	270 km/h 168 mph
Power per tonne	260 kW/t 316 hp/ton calculated	No data
Engine and transmission
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	3,500 cc 3.5 l	6 cyl
Dimensions and weight
Length	No data	4,010 mm 157.9 in
Width	1,400 mm 55.1 in	1,880 mm 74.0 in
Height	No data	1,180 mm 46.5 in
Wheelbase	No data	2,460 mm 96.9 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy.	850 kg 1,874 lb	No data
Price
Price	No data	from €75,000 (2008)