2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS would be higher. At 4,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 71 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Maserati GranTurismo. (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Maserati GranTurismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2011 Maserati GranTurismo | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Maserati |
| Model | CLS | GranTurismo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4964 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 86 L |
