The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati GranSport Spyder Cambiocorsa (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
€ 112,700
€ 99,300
€ 112,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Maserati GranSport Spyder is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 400.
Maserati GranSport Spyder
Mercedes SL 400
51.4
71.7
79.6
51.8
73.9
82.6
71.7 in
Width
73.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
51.4 in
Height
51.8 in
96.1
169.4
101.8
182.3
169.4 in
Length
182.3 in
96.1 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati GranSport Spyder
Mercedes SL 400
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.04 %
General
Maserati GranSport Spyder
Mercedes SL 400
AM138AD
Generation
R231
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati GranSport Spyder
Mercedes SL 400
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.825
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
395 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Maserati GranSport Spyder
395 hp
362 hp
Mercedes SL 400
333 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Maserati GranSport Spyder
333 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 400
Performance
Maserati GranSport Spyder
Mercedes SL 400
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 GranSport Spyder
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 400
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9.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
Maserati GranSport Spyder
9.1 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati GranSport Spyder
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Maserati GranSport Spyder
13 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
9 mpg
city
22 mpg
19 mpg
highway
39 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
313 mi
Range
524 mi
Maserati GranSport Spyder
313 mi
524 mi
Mercedes SL 400
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).
145.8 kWh
Maserati GranSport Spyder
331.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
644 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati GranSport Spyder
Mercedes SL 400
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
948 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
