The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8 (02 - 06) vs. Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 92,400

€ 150,100

€ 92,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 150,100
ⓘ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. The Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8 is 26.3 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 0.7 cm taller than the Mercedes SL 600.
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 600
1305
1822
2022
1298
1820
2075
1822 mm
Width
1820 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2075 mm
1305 mm
Height
1298 mm
2440
4303
2560
4566
4303 mm
Length
4566 mm
2440 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 600
1620 kg
Kerb Weight
2045 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2320 kg

Weight Difference:
425 kg
20.78 %

General
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 600
AM138AD
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 600
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Code
M 275.954

4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4244 CC
Engine Capacity
5513 CC
385 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Power
510 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
385 bhp
510 bhp
Mercedes SL 600
451 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
830 NM
at 1900 rpm
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
451 NM
830 NM
Mercedes SL 600
Performance
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 600
176 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
69 m
0.000 sec

Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 600
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4.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.01 kg/bhp
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
4.21 kg/bhp
4.01 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 600
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 600
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
15 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 600
10 mpg
city
13 mpg
22 mpg
motorway
30 mpg
88 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
294 mi
Range
358 mi
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
294 mi
358 mi
Mercedes SL 600
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).
263.3 kWh
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
352.4 kWh
263.3 kWh
Mercedes SL 600
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
435 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 600
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
360 kg
Maximum Payload
275 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
339 L








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