The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) vs. Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8 (02 - 06)
€ 123,100
€ 92,400
€ 123,100
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 Mercedes SL 500 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12.9 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8.
Mercedes SL 500
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
51.8
73.9
82.6
51.4
71.7
79.6
73.9 in
Width
71.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
51.8 in
Height
51.4 in
101.8
182.3
96.1
169.4
182.3 in
Length
169.4 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
96.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 500
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4795 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.75 %
General
Mercedes SL 500
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
R231
Generation
AM138AD
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 500
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.927
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
385 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
450 hp
385 hp
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
333 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
516 lb‑ft
333 lb‑ft
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Performance
Mercedes SL 500
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
176 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
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8.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.28 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500
8.79 lb/hp
9.28 lb/hp
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 500
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
13 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
26 mpg
13 mpg
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
19 mpg
city
8 mpg
34 mpg
highway
18 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
449 mi
Range
294 mi
Mercedes SL 500
449 mi
294 mi
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
352.4 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
170.4 kWh
352.4 kWh
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 3
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
700 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 500
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
