The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8 (02 - 06) vs. Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 92,400
€ 97,800
€ 92,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,800
ⓘ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 31.4 cm shorter, 5.5 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the Mercedes SL 400.
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 400
1305
1822
2022
1315
1877
2099
1822 mm
Width
1877 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2099 mm
1305 mm
Height
1315 mm
2440
4303
2585
4617
4303 mm
Length
4617 mm
2440 mm
Wheelbase
2585 mm
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 400
1620 kg
Kerb Weight
1730 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
6.36 %
General
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 400
AM138AD
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 400
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.825
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4244 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
385 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Power
328 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
385 bhp
328 bhp
Mercedes SL 400
451 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1600 rpm
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
451 NM
480 NM
Mercedes SL 400
Performance
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 400
176 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
69 m
0.000 sec
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 400
▶ REPLAY
4.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.27 kg/bhp
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
4.21 kg/bhp
5.27 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
15 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
10 mpg
city
29 mpg
22 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
88 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
294 mi
Range
553 mi
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
294 mi
553 mi
Mercedes SL 400
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).
138.2 kWh
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
352.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
435 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 400
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
360 kg
Maximum Payload
380 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
504 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
