The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8 (02 - 06) vs. Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
€ 92,400
€ 120,000
€ 92,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 120,000
ⓘ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 500.
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 500
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 500
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4773 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.25 %
General
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 500
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 500
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.927
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
385 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
385 hp
429 hp
Mercedes SL 500
333 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
333 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 500
Performance
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 500
176 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 500
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9.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.17 lb/hp
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
9.28 lb/hp
9.17 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
13 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
8 mpg
city
18 mpg
18 mpg
highway
33 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
294 mi
Range
439 mi
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
294 mi
439 mi
Mercedes SL 500
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).
174.3 kWh
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
352.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
700 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 500
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
