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Maserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32VvsMercedes-Benz CLK (C208) · Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8

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 CLK (C208) · Facelift 1999

AMG CLK 55 V8

347 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1999-2002

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8

  • Highest torque
    510 Nm
    376 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,545 kg
    3,406 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.1 L/100 km
    13.8 mpg US
    16.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    233 hp/t
    174 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    600 km
    373 mi
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32VMercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
370hp276kW
347hp259kW
Torque
491Nm362lb-ft
510Nm376lb-ft
Curb weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,545kg3,406lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,960kg4,321lb
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
69.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
18.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
23.6L/100 km10mpg US12.0mpg UK
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
600km373mi
Calculated
530km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,217cc196cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,510mm178in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,722mm68in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,371mm54in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,525mm60in
1,505mm59in
Rear track
1,538mm61in
1,488mm59in
Trunk volume-
420L
Max trunk volume
220L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
62L

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 CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Maserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8: 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-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V85,500 rpm3,000-4,300 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32VMercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
18.3 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
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Maserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32V has 23 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8 and Maserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32V: 23 hp (17 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-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
510 Nm
376 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-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
1,545 kg
3,406 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-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32V and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8: 0.3 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-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8 and Maserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32V: 3.3 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-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
225 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / 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-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW
5.4 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-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,371 mm
54.0 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-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8 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-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
5.4 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-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
225 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32VMercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
370 hp
276 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
491 Nm
362 lb-ft
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.4 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
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
Fuel consumption
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 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
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,371 mm
54.0 in
Range score
600 km
373 mi
530 km
329 mi
Trunk score
220 L
7.8 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
225 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32VMercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8
Consumption15 L/100 km15.7 mpg US18.8 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.25 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi42.25 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,250 L594 US gal495 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,938 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32V

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 70 km (44 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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