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Maserati GranTurismo I Sport 4.7 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8

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

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Maserati GranTurismo I

Sport 4.7 V8

460 hp4691 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217)

S 500 V8

455 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Maserati GranTurismo I Sport 4.7 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    310 km/h
    193 mph Unrestricted
    300 km/h
    186 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    460 hp
    343 kW
  • Lightest
    1,880 kg
    4,145 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    245 hp/t
    182 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    808 km
    502 mi
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGranTurismo ISport 4.7 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
Power
460hp343kW
455hp339kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Gross weight-
2,595kg5,721lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
79.4s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
63.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
14.4s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.5L/100 km15.2mpg US18.2mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
245hp/t182kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
277Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
555km345mi
Calculated
808km502mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,691cc286cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,881mm192in
5,027mm198in
Width
1,915mm75in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,353mm53in
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
2,942mm116in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,625mm64in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,649mm65in
Trunk volume-
400L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
86L
80L
CO2 emissions
360g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati GranTurismo I Sport 4.7 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Maserati GranTurismo I Sport 4.7 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiGranTurismo ISport 4.7 V87,000 rpm4,750 rpm7,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)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
MetricMaseratiGranTurismo ISport 4.7 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.4 s
16.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGranTurismo ISport 4.7 V8
460 hp
343 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
455 hp
339 kW

Maserati GranTurismo I Sport 4.7 V8 has 5 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 and Maserati GranTurismo I Sport 4.7 V8: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGranTurismo ISport 4.7 V8
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)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
MaseratiGranTurismo ISport 4.7 V8
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
2,015 kg
4,442 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGranTurismo ISport 4.7 V8
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 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

Although Maserati GranTurismo I Sport 4.7 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 and Maserati GranTurismo I Sport 4.7 V8: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGranTurismo ISport 4.7 V8
15.5 L/100 km
15.2 mpg US
18.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 and Maserati GranTurismo I Sport 4.7 V8: 5.6 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
MaseratiGranTurismo ISport 4.7 V8
245 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGranTurismo ISport 4.7 V8
555 km
345 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
808 km
502 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiGranTurismo ISport 4.7 V8
460 hp
343 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
455 hp
339 kW
4.6 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
MaseratiGranTurismo ISport 4.7 V8
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,881 mm
192.2 in
Height
1,353 mm
53.3 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 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
MaseratiGranTurismo ISport 4.7 V8
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
15.5 L/100 km
15.2 mpg US
18.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) 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
MaseratiGranTurismo ISport 4.7 V8
15.5 L/100 km
15.2 mpg US
18.2 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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
MaseratiGranTurismo ISport 4.7 V8
245 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
15.5 L/100 km
15.2 mpg US
18.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGranTurismo ISport 4.7 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
Power
460 hp
343 kW
455 hp
339 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
2,015 kg
4,442 lb
Fuel consumption
15.5 L/100 km
15.2 mpg US
18.2 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,881 mm
192.2 in
Height
1,353 mm
53.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Range score
555 km
345 mi
808 km
502 mi
CO2 score
360 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
245 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati GranTurismo I Sport 4.7 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8
Consumption15.5 L/100 km15.2 mpg US18.2 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.13 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi43.65 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,325 L614 US gal511 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,069 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati GranTurismo I Sport 4.7 V8

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Has 45 km/h (28 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8

  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 253 km (157 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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