The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati GranTurismo Automatic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
€ 112,800

€ 125,700

€ 112,800
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 GranTurismo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
Maserati GranTurismo
Mercedes CL 500
53.3
72.7
80.6
55.9
73.7
83.9
72.7 in
Width
73.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
53.3 in
Height
55.9 in
115.8
192.2
116.3
200.6
192.2 in
Length
200.6 in
115.8 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati GranTurismo
Mercedes CL 500
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5633 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
7.79 %

General
Maserati GranTurismo
Mercedes CL 500
AM145
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati GranTurismo
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
405 hp
at 7100 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Maserati GranTurismo
405 hp
429 hp
Mercedes CL 500
339 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Maserati GranTurismo
339 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500
Performance
Maserati GranTurismo
Mercedes CL 500
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati GranTurismo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 500
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10.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
Maserati GranTurismo
10.64 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati GranTurismo
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Maserati GranTurismo
16 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
11 mpg
city
17 mpg
24 mpg
highway
31 mpg
22.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
373 mi
Range
521 mi
Maserati GranTurismo
373 mi
521 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
270.9 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 GranTurismo
270.9 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati GranTurismo
Mercedes CL 500
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
650 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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