2009 Maserati GranTurismo vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2009 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati GranTurismo (320 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
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 GranTurismo (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati GranTurismo | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GranTurismo | CLK |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4691 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 60 L |
