2006 Maserati GranSport vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2006 Maserati GranSport is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S (493 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2006 Maserati GranSport. (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2006 Maserati GranSport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 800 kg more than 2006 Maserati GranSport. 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S (801 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Maserati GranSport. (453 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Maserati GranSport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati GranSport | 2002 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GranSport | S |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4245 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 453 Nm | 801 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 88 L |
