The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8 (02 - 06) vs. Mercedes SL 300 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 92,400
€ 82,600
€ 92,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8 is 10.4 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 300
51.4
71.7
79.6
51.9
71.7
81.7
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
51.4 in
Height
51.9 in
96.1
169.4
100.8
179.8
169.4 in
Length
179.8 in
96.1 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 300
3571 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.75 %
General
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 300
AM138AD
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 300
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.949
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
385 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
385 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SL 300
333 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
333 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 300
Performance
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 300
176 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 300
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9.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
9.28 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 300
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
13 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes SL 300
8 mpg
city
17 mpg
18 mpg
highway
35 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
294 mi
Range
534 mi
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
294 mi
534 mi
Mercedes SL 300
Environmental Impact
352.4 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).
176.2 kWh
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
352.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 300
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
700 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 300
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
794 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
