2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (405 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 118 kg more than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo. (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Maserati |
| Model | CL | Gran Turismo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 383 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4881 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2056 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1353 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2942 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 20.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 86 L |
