2009 Maserati GranSport vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2009 Maserati GranSport is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz R would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. (188 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 515 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, 2009 Maserati GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati GranSport | 2008 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GranSport | R |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 28.3 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
