The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 14) vs. Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8 (02 - 06)
€ 213,000
€ 92,400
€ 213,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT is 13.2 inches longer, 4.6 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8.
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
49.6
76.3
90.4
51.4
71.7
79.6
76.3 in
Width
71.7 in
90.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
49.6 in
Height
51.4 in
105.5
182.6
96.1
169.4
182.6 in
Length
169.4 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
96.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.64 %
General
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
R197
Generation
AM138AD
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 159
Engine Series
M 159.980
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
583 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
385 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
583 hp
385 hp
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
333 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
479 lb‑ft
333 lb‑ft
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Performance
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
199 mph
Maximum Speed
176 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
▶ REPLAY
6.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.28 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
6.56 lb/hp
9.28 lb/hp
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
13 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
18 mpg
13 mpg
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
12 mpg
city
8 mpg
25 mpg
highway
18 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
400 mi
Range
294 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
400 mi
294 mi
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Environmental Impact
250.1 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 SLS AMG Roadster GT
250.1 kWh
352.4 kWh
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
700 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
