The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) vs. Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 327,300

€ 121,200

€ 327,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 121,200
ⓘ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 Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series is 11.5 inches shorter, 4.4 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Maserati GranTurismo S.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Maserati GranTurismo S
51.6
77.2
85
53.3
72.7
80.6
77.2 in
Width
72.7 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
51.6 in
Height
53.3 in
100.8
180.7
115.8
192.2
180.7 in
Length
192.2 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
115.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Maserati GranTurismo S
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.34 %

General
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Maserati GranTurismo S
R230
Generation
AM145
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Maserati GranTurismo S
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
4.7 L / 230 cu in
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
661 hp
434 hp
Maserati GranTurismo S
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
738 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
Maserati GranTurismo S
Performance
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Maserati GranTurismo S
199 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati GranTurismo S
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6.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.93 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
6.24 lb/hp
9.93 lb/hp
Maserati GranTurismo S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Maserati GranTurismo S
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
16 mpg
15 mpg
Maserati GranTurismo S
No data
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.7 gal
345 mi
Range
352 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
345 mi
352 mi
Maserati GranTurismo S
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).
287.9 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
272.8 kWh
287.9 kWh
Maserati GranTurismo S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
570 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Maserati GranTurismo S
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
507 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
5.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data