Car comparison

Maserati MC20 Cielo 3.0 V6vsMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8

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

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Maserati MC20 Cielo

3.0 V6

630 hp2992 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboRoadster2023-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232)

AMG SL 63 V8

585 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2021-present

Comparison overview

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Maserati MC20 Cielo 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph Unrestricted
    320 km/h
    199 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    630 hp
    470 kW
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    409 hp/t
    305 kW/t
    2.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiMC20 Cielo3.0 V6Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
Power
630hp470kW
585hp436kW
Torque
730Nm538lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
315 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
60.8s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
55.9s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.0s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
9.2s
10.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.9s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.7s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
409hp/t305kW/t186hp/1000 lb
Calculated
309hp/t230kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
474Nm/t317lb-ft/ton
Calculated
422Nm/t282lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
522km324mi
Calculated
551km342mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,992cc183cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
4,669mm184in
4,705mm185in
Width
1,965mm77in
1,915mm75in
Height
1,218mm48in
1,353mm53in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,680mm66in
1,660mm65in
Rear track
1,648mm65in
1,625mm64in
Trunk volume
50L
213L
Max trunk volume-
240L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
60L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati MC20 Cielo 3.0 V6Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8PowerTorque
  • Maserati MC20 Cielo 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiMC20 Cielo3.0 V67,500 rpm3,000-5,500 rpm8,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V85,500-6,500 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiMC20 Cielo3.0 V6Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.9 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.0 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.2 s
10.5 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
47.0 s
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
315 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.7 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.6 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.0 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.0 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.7 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
215 km/h
134 mph
208 km/h
129 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiMC20 Cielo3.0 V6
630 hp
470 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
585 hp
436 kW

Maserati MC20 Cielo 3.0 V6 has 45 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8 and Maserati MC20 Cielo 3.0 V6: 45 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiMC20 Cielo3.0 V6
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiMC20 Cielo3.0 V6
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
1,895 kg
4,178 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiMC20 Cielo3.0 V6
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
315 km/h
196 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiMC20 Cielo3.0 V63.0 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V83.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati MC20 Cielo 3.0 V6 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 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
MaseratiMC20 Cielo3.0 V6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati MC20 Cielo 3.0 V6 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8: 1.2 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
MaseratiMC20 Cielo3.0 V6
409 hp/t
305 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiMC20 Cielo3.0 V6
522 km
324 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
551 km
342 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiMC20 Cielo3.0 V6
630 hp
470 kW
3.0 s
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
585 hp
436 kW
3.6 s
315 km/h
196 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
MaseratiMC20 Cielo3.0 V6
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
50 L
1.8 cu ft
Length
4,669 mm
183.8 in
Height
1,218 mm
48.0 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,705 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,353 mm
53.3 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
MaseratiMC20 Cielo3.0 V6
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK

Maserati MC20 Cielo 3.0 V6 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
MaseratiMC20 Cielo3.0 V6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
3.0 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
3.6 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
MaseratiMC20 Cielo3.0 V6
409 hp/t
305 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiMC20 Cielo3.0 V6Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
Power
630 hp
470 kW
585 hp
436 kW
Torque
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.0 s
3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
50 L
1.8 cu ft
Length
4,669 mm
183.8 in
Height
1,218 mm
48.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,705 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,353 mm
53.3 in
Range score
522 km
324 mi
551 km
342 mi
Trunk score
50 L
1.8 cu ft
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
409 hp/t
305 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 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 MC20 Cielo 3.0 V6Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km22.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi35.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year3,334 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati MC20 Cielo 3.0 V6

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Is 355 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 100 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 29 km (18 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 163 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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