The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18) vs. Maserati GranSport Spyder Cambiocorsa (06 - 08)
€ 240,200

€ 112,700

€ 240,200
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. The Mercedes SL 65 AMG is 13 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Maserati GranSport Spyder.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Maserati GranSport Spyder
51.2
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
51.2 in
Height
51.4 in
101.8
182.4
96.1
169.4
182.4 in
Length
169.4 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
96.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Maserati GranSport Spyder
4299 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
705 lb
16.4 %

General
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Maserati GranSport Spyder
R231
Generation
AM138AD
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium 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 65 AMG
Maserati GranSport Spyder
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
M 279.981
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
621 hp
395 hp
Maserati GranSport Spyder
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
333 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
333 lb‑ft
Maserati GranSport Spyder
Performance
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Maserati GranSport Spyder
155 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati GranSport Spyder
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6.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.1 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
6.92 lb/hp
9.1 lb/hp
Maserati GranSport Spyder
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Maserati GranSport Spyder
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
13 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
20 mpg
13 mpg
Maserati GranSport Spyder
14 mpg
city
9 mpg
27 mpg
highway
19 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
391 mi
Range
313 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
391 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 65 AMG
225.5 kWh
331.5 kWh
Maserati GranSport Spyder
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
644 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Maserati GranSport Spyder
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
573 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data