The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8 (02 - 06) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 16)
€ 92,400
€ 161,500
€ 92,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 161,500
ⓘ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 13 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes SL 63 AMG.
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
51.4
71.7
79.6
51.2
73.9
82.6
71.7 in
Width
73.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
51.4 in
Height
51.2 in
96.1
169.4
101.8
182.4
169.4 in
Length
182.4 in
96.1 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
3571 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.19 %
General
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
AM138AD
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 63 AMG
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Code
M 157.983
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
385 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
385 hp
577 hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
333 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
333 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Performance
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
176 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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9.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.05 lb/hp
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
9.28 lb/hp
7.05 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
13 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
8 mpg
city
17 mpg
18 mpg
highway
31 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
294 mi
Range
475 mi
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
294 mi
475 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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).
185.7 kWh
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
352.4 kWh
185.7 kWh
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
700 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
794 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
