The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati GranSport Spyder Cambiocorsa (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 112,700
€ 80,900
€ 112,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Maserati GranSport Spyder is 10.4 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
Maserati GranSport Spyder
Mercedes SL 280
51.4
71.7
79.6
51.9
71.7
81.7
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
51.4 in
Height
51.9 in
96.1
169.4
100.8
179.8
169.4 in
Length
179.8 in
96.1 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati GranSport Spyder
Mercedes SL 280
3594 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.2 %
General
Maserati GranSport Spyder
Mercedes SL 280
AM138AD
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati GranSport Spyder
Mercedes SL 280
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.949
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
395 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Maserati GranSport Spyder
395 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SL 280
333 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Maserati GranSport Spyder
333 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 280
Performance
Maserati GranSport Spyder
Mercedes SL 280
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati GranSport Spyder
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 280
▶ REPLAY
9.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
Maserati GranSport Spyder
9.1 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati GranSport Spyder
Mercedes SL 280
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Maserati GranSport Spyder
13 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes SL 280
9 mpg
city
17 mpg
19 mpg
highway
34 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
313 mi
Range
529 mi
Maserati GranSport Spyder
313 mi
529 mi
Mercedes SL 280
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).
178.2 kWh
Maserati GranSport Spyder
331.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
644 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati GranSport Spyder
Mercedes SL 280
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
948 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
