2009 Maserati GranSport vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 2 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 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 91 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (305 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 55 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati GranSport | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GranSport | CLS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
