The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8 (02 - 08) vs. Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
€ 89,600
€ 125,700
€ 89,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 22.5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 4.5 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
Mercedes CL 500
51.4
71.7
79.6
55.9
73.7
83.9
71.7 in
Width
73.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
51.4 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
178.1
116.3
200.6
178.1 in
Length
200.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
Mercedes CL 500
3461 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5633 lb
Weight Difference:
1213 lb
25.95 %
General
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
Mercedes CL 500
AM138
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
Mercedes CL 500
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.920
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
385 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
385 hp
429 hp
Mercedes CL 500
333 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
333 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500
Performance
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
Mercedes CL 500
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CL 500
▶ REPLAY
8.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
8.99 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
13 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
9 mpg
city
17 mpg
19 mpg
highway
31 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
313 mi
Range
521 mi
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
313 mi
521 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
331.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
187.5 kWh
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
331.5 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
644 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
Mercedes CL 500
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
