The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) vs. Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8 (02 - 08)
€ 327,300
€ 89,600
€ 327,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 5.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
51.6
77.2
85
51.4
71.7
79.6
77.2 in
Width
71.7 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
51.6 in
Height
51.4 in
100.8
180.7
104.7
178.1
180.7 in
Length
178.1 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
4123 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
16.03 %
General
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
R230
Generation
AM138
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.983
Engine Code
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
385 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
661 hp
385 hp
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
333 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
738 lb‑ft
333 lb‑ft
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
Performance
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
199 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
▶ REPLAY
6.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.99 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
6.24 lb/hp
8.99 lb/hp
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
13 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
16 mpg
13 mpg
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
No data
city
9 mpg
No data
highway
19 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
345 mi
Range
313 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
345 mi
313 mi
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
Environmental Impact
272.8 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 65 AMG Black Series
272.8 kWh
331.5 kWh
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
644 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
507 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
5.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
