The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8 (02 - 06) vs. Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 14)
€ 92,400
€ 213,000
€ 92,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 213,000
ⓘ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. The Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8 is 13.2 inches shorter, 4.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT.
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
51.4
71.7
79.6
49.6
76.3
90.4
71.7 in
Width
76.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
90.4 in
51.4 in
Height
49.6 in
96.1
169.4
105.5
182.6
169.4 in
Length
182.6 in
96.1 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.64 %
General
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
AM138AD
Generation
R197
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 159
Engine Code
M 159.980
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
583 hp
at 6800 rpm
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
385 hp
583 hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
333 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
333 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Performance
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
176 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
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9.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.56 lb/hp
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
9.28 lb/hp
6.56 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
13 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
8 mpg
city
12 mpg
18 mpg
highway
25 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
294 mi
Range
400 mi
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
294 mi
400 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
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).
250.1 kWh
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
352.4 kWh
250.1 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
700 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
794 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
