2006 Maserati GranSport vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2006 Maserati GranSport is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK would be higher. At 4,245 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati GranSport (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (215 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 381 kg more than 2006 Maserati GranSport.
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, 2006 Maserati GranSport (453 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (311 Nm). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati GranSport | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GranSport | CLK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4245 cc | 3196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 453 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 62 L |
