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Maserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32VvsMercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Maserati 3200 GT

3.2 Biturbo V8 32V

370 hp3217 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1998-2002
VS

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215)

CL 600 V12

367 hp5786 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2000-2002

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12

  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.9 L/100 km
    11.8 mpg US
    14.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    657 km
    408 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best economy score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    54/100

Maserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    370 hp
    276 kW
  • Lightest
    1,590 kg
    3,505 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    233 hp/t
    174 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32VMercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
Power
370hp276kW
367hp274kW
Torque
491Nm362lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.4s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
85.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
21.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
23.6L/100 km10mpg US12.0mpg UK
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
600km373mi
Calculated
657km408mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,217cc196cu in
5,786cc353cu in
Length
4,510mm178in
4,993mm197in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,857mm73in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,398mm55in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,885mm114in
Front track
1,525mm60in
1,577mm62in
Rear track
1,538mm61in
1,578mm62in
Trunk volume-
450L
Max trunk volume
220L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
88L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Maserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32VMercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12PowerTorque
  • Maserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V6,250 rpm4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V125,500 rpm4,250 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32VMercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
21.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V
370 hp
276 kW
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
367 hp
274 kW

Maserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32V has 3 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12 and Maserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32V: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V
491 Nm
362 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
1,880 kg
4,145 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V5.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V126.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32V and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12 and Maserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32V: 1.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V
600 km
373 mi
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
657 km
408 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V
370 hp
276 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
367 hp
274 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V
Power
370 hp
276 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,510 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,993 mm
196.6 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V
Power
370 hp
276 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

Maserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK
5.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
6.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32VMercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
Power
370 hp
276 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
491 Nm
362 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,510 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,993 mm
196.6 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 in
Range score
600 km
373 mi
657 km
408 mi
Trunk score
220 L
7.8 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32VMercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12
Consumption15 L/100 km15.7 mpg US18.8 mpg UK13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.25 LC100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi42.25 LC100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,250 L594 US gal495 UK gal2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,938 LC/year3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32V

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 290 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12

  • Has 39 Nm more
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 57 km (35 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 230 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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