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Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32VvsMercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8

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

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Maserati Spyder

4.2 i V8 32V

390 hp4244 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2001-2007
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209)

AMG CLK 55 V8

367 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2005

Comparison overview

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Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    283 km/h
    176 mph
  • Most powerful
    390 hp
    291 kW
  • Lightest
    1,720 kg
    3,792 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    227 hp/t
    169 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    553 km
    344 mi
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8

  • Highest torque
    510 Nm
    376 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.2 L/100 km
    12.9 mpg US
    15.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32VMercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
390hp291kW
367hp274kW
Torque
451Nm333lb-ft
510Nm376lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,745kg3,847lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
2,225kg4,905lb
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
19.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
25L/100 km9.4mpg US11.3mpg UK
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
210hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
292Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
553km344mi
Calculated
504km313mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,244cc259cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,303mm169in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,822mm72in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,440mm96in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,525mm60in
1,495mm59in
Rear track
1,538mm61in
1,474mm58in
Trunk volume
300L
276L
Max trunk volume-
390L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
88L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32VMercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V7,000 rpm4,500 rpm7,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V85,750 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32VMercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
19.1 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
390 hp
291 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
367 hp
274 kW

Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V has 23 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8 and Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V: 23 hp (17 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
451 Nm
333 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG 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
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
1,745 kg
3,847 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
283 km/h
176 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 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
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V5.0 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V85.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8 and Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V: 3.6 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
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
553 km
344 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
504 km
313 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
390 hp
291 kW
5.0 s
283 km/h
176 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
367 hp
274 kW
5.4 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
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,303 mm
169.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
276 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 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
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) 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
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
5.0 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 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
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32VMercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
390 hp
291 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
451 Nm
333 lb-ft
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.4 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
Fuel consumption
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,303 mm
169.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
276 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
553 km
344 mi
504 km
313 mi
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
276 L
9.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 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 Spyder 4.2 i V8 32VMercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8
Consumption15.9 L/100 km14.8 mpg US17.8 mpg UK12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.83 LC100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.78 LC100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,385 L630 US gal525 UK gal1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,174 LC/year3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 49 km (31 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 24 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8

  • Has 59 Nm more
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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