Car comparison

Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8vsMercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8

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

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Maserati Mexico

4.2 V8

260 hp4136 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1969-1973
VS

Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe

280 SE 3.5 V8

200 hp3499 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1969-1971

Comparison overview

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Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    255 km/h
    158 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    373 Nm
    275 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiMexico4.2 V8Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
260hp194kW
200hp149kW
Torque
373Nm275lb-ft
286Nm211lb-ft
Curb weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
98.4s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
104.8s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
9.0s
0-200 km/h
27.6s
Calculated
43.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
19L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
500km311mi
Calculated
631km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,136cc252cu in
3,499cc214cu in
Length
4,760mm187in
4,905mm193in
Width
1,730mm68in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,350mm53in
1,410mm56in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,750mm108in
Front track
1,390mm55in
1,482mm58in
Rear track
1,360mm54in
1,485mm58in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
680L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
95L
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8PowerTorque
  • Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiMexico4.2 V85,000 rpm3,800 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V85,800 rpm4,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiMexico4.2 V8Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
9.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.6 s
43.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
260 hp
194 kW
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW

Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8 has 60 hp more than Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8 and Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
373 Nm
275 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
286 Nm
211 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
1,570 kg
3,461 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiMexico4.2 V87.5 s
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V89.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8 and Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8: 1.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
19.0 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8 and Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8: 6.0 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
500 km
311 mi
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
631 km
392 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
260 hp
194 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW
9.0 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
4,760 mm
187.4 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 in
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,905 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
19.0 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Maserati Mexico 4.2 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
19.0 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK
7.5 s
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
9.0 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
19.0 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiMexico4.2 V8Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
260 hp
194 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
373 Nm
275 lb-ft
286 Nm
211 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
9.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
19.0 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
4,760 mm
187.4 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,905 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Range score
500 km
311 mi
631 km
392 mi
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Mexico 4.2 V8Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8
Consumption19 L/100 km12.4 mpg US14.9 mpg UK13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km33.25 LC100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi53.51 LC100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,850 L753 US gal627 UK gal1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,988 LC/year3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 87 Nm more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Uses 6.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 131 km (81 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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