1999 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2012 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz S. (302 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 27 kg more than 1999 Mercedes-Benz S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Maserati GranTurismo. (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Maserati GranTurismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz S | 2012 Maserati GranTurismo | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Maserati |
| Model | S | GranTurismo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 86 L |
