Maserati Coupe (1998 – 2002) vs Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (1998 – 2001): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 394 hp against 370 hp. The Maserati Coupe is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.1 s against 6.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 280 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse uses less fuel, from 10.7 L/100 km against 16.2 L/100 km. The Maserati Coupe is the lighter car, from 1,590 kg against 1,715 kg.
| Specification |
Maserati
Coupe
1998 – 2002
|
Mercedes-Benz
SL-Klasse
1998 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2002 | 1998 – 2001 |
| Body style | Coupé | — |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 370 hp | 204 – 394 hp |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 270 – 570 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.1 – 5.7 s | 6.1 – 9.7 s |
| Top speed | 270 – 280 km/h | 232 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 16.2 – 17.3 L/100 km | 10.7 – 15.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,511 mm | 4,470 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,306 mm | 1,290 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,590 – 1,620 kg | 1,715 – 1,955 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.