The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati GranTurismo S MC-Shift (08 - 13) vs. Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
€ 127,300

€ 119,600

€ 127,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Maserati GranTurismo S is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
Maserati GranTurismo S
Mercedes CL 500
53.3
72.7
80.6
55.8
73.7
83.9
72.7 in
Width
73.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
53.3 in
Height
55.8 in
115.8
192.2
116.3
199.4
192.2 in
Length
199.4 in
115.8 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati GranTurismo S
Mercedes CL 500
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.39 %

General
Maserati GranTurismo S
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati GranTurismo S
Mercedes CL 500
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.968

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
434 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Maserati GranTurismo S
434 hp
383 hp
Mercedes CL 500
361 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Maserati GranTurismo S
361 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500
Performance
Maserati GranTurismo S
Mercedes CL 500
183 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati GranTurismo S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 500
▶ REPLAY
9.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.77 lb/hp
Maserati GranTurismo S
9.93 lb/hp
11.77 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati GranTurismo S
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Maserati GranTurismo S
14 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
9 mpg
city
13 mpg
21 mpg
highway
27 mpg
22.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
326 mi
Range
462 mi
Maserati GranTurismo S
326 mi
462 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
310.8 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).
229.2 kWh
Maserati GranTurismo S
310.8 kWh
229.2 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
620 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati GranTurismo S
Mercedes CL 500
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
650 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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