The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8 (02 - 06) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
€ 92,400
€ 149,000
€ 92,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 149,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8 is 11.6 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
51.4
71.7
79.6
51
71.7
81.7
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
51.4 in
Height
51 in
96.1
169.4
100.8
181
169.4 in
Length
181 in
96.1 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
3571 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
772 lb
17.78 %
General
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
AM138AD
Generation
R230
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 (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Code
M 156.984
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
385 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
385 hp
518 hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
333 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
333 lb‑ft
465 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
4.6 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 63 AMG
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9.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.38 lb/hp
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
9.28 lb/hp
8.38 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
13 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
8 mpg
city
11 mpg
18 mpg
highway
25 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
294 mi
Range
358 mi
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
294 mi
358 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).
263.3 kWh
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
352.4 kWh
263.3 kWh
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
700 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
531 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
562 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
