The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati GranTurismo S MC-Shift (08 - 13) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
€ 127,300
€ 327,300
€ 127,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 327,300
ⓘ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. The Maserati GranTurismo S is 11.5 inches longer, 4.4 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series.
Maserati GranTurismo S
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
53.3
72.7
80.6
51.6
77.2
85
72.7 in
Width
77.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
53.3 in
Height
51.6 in
115.8
192.2
100.8
180.7
192.2 in
Length
180.7 in
115.8 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati GranTurismo S
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.34 %
General
Maserati GranTurismo S
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
AM145
Generation
R230
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati GranTurismo S
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Code
M 275.983
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
434 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Maserati GranTurismo S
434 hp
661 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
361 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Maserati GranTurismo S
361 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Performance
Maserati GranTurismo S
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
183 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati GranTurismo S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
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9.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.24 lb/hp
Maserati GranTurismo S
9.93 lb/hp
6.24 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati GranTurismo S
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Maserati GranTurismo S
14 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
9 mpg
city
No data
21 mpg
highway
No data
22.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
326 mi
Range
345 mi
Maserati GranTurismo S
326 mi
345 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
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).
272.8 kWh
Maserati GranTurismo S
310.8 kWh
272.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
620 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati GranTurismo S
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
