The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8 (02 - 06) vs. Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
€ 92,400
€ 95,900
€ 92,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8 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 350.
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 350
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 Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 350
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.85 %
General
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 350
AM138AD
Generation
R231
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 350
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.954
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
385 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
385 hp
302 hp
Mercedes SL 350
333 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
333 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 350
Performance
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 350
176 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 350
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9.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.3 lb/hp
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
9.28 lb/hp
12.3 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 350
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
13 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes SL 350
8 mpg
city
25 mpg
18 mpg
highway
44 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
294 mi
Range
594 mi
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
294 mi
594 mi
Mercedes SL 350
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).
128.7 kWh
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
352.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes SL 350
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
700 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 350
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
794 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
