The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8 (02 - 06) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
€ 92,400
€ 240,200
€ 92,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 240,200
ⓘ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 65 AMG.
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 65 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 65 AMG
3571 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
728 lb
16.93 %
General
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 65 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 65 AMG
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Code
M 279.981
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
385 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
385 hp
621 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
333 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 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 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
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9.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.92 lb/hp
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
9.28 lb/hp
6.92 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
13 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
8 mpg
city
14 mpg
18 mpg
highway
27 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
294 mi
Range
391 mi
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
294 mi
391 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).
225.5 kWh
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
352.4 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
700 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 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
573 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
