The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 300 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8 (02 - 06)
€ 82,600
€ 92,400
€ 82,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,400
ⓘ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 Mercedes SL 300 is 10.4 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
Mercedes SL 300
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
51.9
71.7
81.7
51.4
71.7
79.6
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
51.9 in
Height
51.4 in
100.8
179.8
96.1
169.4
179.8 in
Length
169.4 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
96.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 300
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.75 %
General
Mercedes SL 300
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
R230
Generation
AM138AD
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 300
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.949
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
385 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SL 300
228 hp
385 hp
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
333 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SL 300
221 lb‑ft
333 lb‑ft
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Performance
Mercedes SL 300
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
176 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
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17.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.28 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 300
17.55 lb/hp
9.28 lb/hp
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 300
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
13 mpg
Mercedes SL 300
25 mpg
13 mpg
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
17 mpg
city
8 mpg
35 mpg
highway
18 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
534 mi
Range
294 mi
Mercedes SL 300
534 mi
294 mi
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
352.4 kWh
Mercedes SL 300
176.2 kWh
352.4 kWh
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
700 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 300
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
