2009 Maserati GranSport vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Maserati GranSport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Maserati GranSport would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (382 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 155 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maserati GranSport. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maserati GranSport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati GranSport | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GranSport | CLS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4917 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
