The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Maserati GranSport Spyder Cambiocorsa (06 - 08)
€ 111,100
€ 112,700
€ 111,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,700
ⓘ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 500 is 10.4 inches longer and 0.3 inches lower.
Mercedes SL 500
Maserati GranSport Spyder
51.1
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
51.1 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 500
Maserati GranSport Spyder
4211 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
617 lb
14.65 %
General
Mercedes SL 500
Maserati GranSport Spyder
R230
Generation
AM138AD
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mercedes SL 500
Maserati GranSport Spyder
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.965
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
383 hp
395 hp
Maserati GranSport Spyder
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
333 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
391 lb‑ft
333 lb‑ft
Maserati GranSport Spyder
Performance
Mercedes SL 500
Maserati GranSport Spyder
155 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati GranSport Spyder
▶ REPLAY
10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.1 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500
10.99 lb/hp
9.1 lb/hp
Maserati GranSport Spyder
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 500
Maserati GranSport Spyder
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
13 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
20 mpg
13 mpg
Maserati GranSport Spyder
13 mpg
city
9 mpg
28 mpg
highway
19 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
418 mi
Range
313 mi
Mercedes SL 500
418 mi
313 mi
Maserati GranSport Spyder
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
331.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
225.5 kWh
331.5 kWh
Maserati GranSport Spyder
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
644 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 500
Maserati GranSport Spyder
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
650 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
