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Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8

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

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Maserati GranCabrio I

4.7 V8

450 hp4691 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2011-2012
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217)

S 500 V8

456 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Most powerful
    456 hp
    340 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.2 L/100 km
    19.3 mpg US
    23.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    212 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    879 km
    546 mi
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
Power
450hp336kW
456hp340kW
Torque
510Nm376lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,980kg4,365lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,590kg5,710lb
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
81.2s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
64.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
16.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.5L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
224hp/t167kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
343Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
517km321mi
Calculated
879km546mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,691cc286cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,881mm192in
5,027mm198in
Width
1,915mm75in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,353mm53in
1,417mm56in
Wheelbase
2,942mm116in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,625mm64in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,649mm65in
Trunk volume
173L
350L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
75L
80L
CO2 emissions
337g/km
212g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V87,000 rpm4,750 rpm7,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V85,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
16.9 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
450 hp
336 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
456 hp
340 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 has 6 hp more than Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
2,040 kg
4,497 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
285 km/h
177 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V85.2 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V84.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 and Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 and Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8: 5.4 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
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
517 km
321 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
879 km
546 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
450 hp
336 kW
5.2 s
285 km/h
177 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
456 hp
340 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
173 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
4,881 mm
192.2 in
Height
1,353 mm
53.3 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 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
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 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
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
5.2 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.6 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
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
456 hp
340 kW
Torque
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
4.6 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
173 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
4,881 mm
192.2 in
Height
1,353 mm
53.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Range score
517 km
321 mi
879 km
546 mi
CO2 score
337 g/km
212 g/km
Trunk score
173 L
6.1 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 190 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 362 km (225 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 177 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 125 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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