2006 Maserati GranSport vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2006 Maserati GranSport and 2006 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati GranSport (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. (257 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 155 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 Mercedes-Benz E (560 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Maserati GranSport. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Maserati GranSport. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2006 Maserati GranSport has manual transmission. 2006 Maserati GranSport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati GranSport | 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GranSport | E |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
