The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8 (02 - 06) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 92,400
€ 225,600
€ 92,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 225,600
ⓘ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 65 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 65 AMG
3571 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb
Weight Difference:
1102 lb
23.58 %
General
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 65 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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Code
M 275.981
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
385 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
385 hp
604 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
333 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
333 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Performance
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 65 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 65 AMG
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9.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.74 lb/hp
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
9.28 lb/hp
7.74 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
13 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
8 mpg
city
11 mpg
18 mpg
highway
25 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
294 mi
Range
355 mi
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
294 mi
355 mi
Mercedes SL 65 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).
265.2 kWh
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
352.4 kWh
265.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
700 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
794 lb
Maximum Payload
584 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
