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 12.4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 400.
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 400
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 400
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.37 %
General
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 400
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 400
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.825
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
385 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
385 hp
328 hp
Mercedes SL 400
333 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
333 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
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
226 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 400
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9.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 lb/hp
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
9.28 lb/hp
11.63 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
13 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
8 mpg
city
24 mpg
18 mpg
highway
40 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
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)
700 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 400
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
