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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 305 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 (800 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo. (510 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 | 5513 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 2075 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4933 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2056 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1343 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2942 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 86 L |
