2009 Maserati GranTurismo vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Maserati GranTurismo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Maserati GranTurismo would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS (563 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2009 Maserati GranTurismo. (320 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS should accelerate faster than 2009 Maserati GranTurismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 294 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS (649 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maserati GranTurismo. (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maserati GranTurismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati GranTurismo | 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GranTurismo | SLS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4691 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 563 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 317 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1661 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4638 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1938 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 85 L |
