2009 Maserati GranSport vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Maserati GranSport is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 45 kg more than 2009 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maserati GranSport. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maserati GranSport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati GranSport | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GranSport | E |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 28.3 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
