The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati GranSport Spyder Cambiocorsa (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
€ 112,700

€ 238,800

€ 112,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 238,800
ⓘ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 12.4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG.
Maserati GranSport Spyder
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
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
181.8
169.4 in
Length
181.8 in
96.1 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati GranSport Spyder
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
3594 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5038 lb

Weight Difference:
705 lb
16.4 %

General
Maserati GranSport Spyder
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati GranSport Spyder
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Code
M 279.981

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
395 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Maserati GranSport Spyder
395 hp
621 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
333 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Maserati GranSport Spyder
333 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Performance
Maserati GranSport Spyder
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati GranSport Spyder
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
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9.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.92 lb/hp
Maserati GranSport Spyder
9.1 lb/hp
6.92 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati GranSport Spyder
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Maserati GranSport Spyder
13 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
9 mpg
city
14 mpg
19 mpg
highway
28 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
313 mi
Range
402 mi
Maserati GranSport Spyder
313 mi
402 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
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).
219.8 kWh
Maserati GranSport Spyder
331.5 kWh
219.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
644 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati GranSport Spyder
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
948 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data