Compare performance (641 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (265,700 £ vs 112,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Maserati GT2 Stradale or Mercedes SL Class?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Mercedes SL Class is significantly cheaper – starting at 112,700 £ , while the Maserati GT2 Stradale costs 265,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 153,010 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes SL Class uses 9 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Maserati GT2 Stradale with 11.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes SL Class offers visibly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 641 HP. That’s roughly 175 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati GT2 Stradale is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Mercedes SL Class takes 2.9 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers considerably more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 720 Nm. That’s about 700 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Mercedes SL Class offers more seats – 4 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Maserati GT2 Stradale is visibly lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 335 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes SL Class offers clearly more boot space – 240 L compared to 100 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes SL Class carries somewhat more – 375 kg compared to 315 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.
The Mercedes SL Class stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The Maserati GT2 Stradale takes the thunder of the brand’s GT2 racer and dresses it for the street, serving up carbon-scented drama, razor-edged responses, and an exhaust note that turns tunnels into concert halls. It’s the kind of halo machine that makes every coffee run feel like a warm-up lap, yet still oozes Italian elegance when you’re just cruising past the valet.
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The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.
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Price
265,700 £
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Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
11.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
12 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
265 g/km
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Coupe
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Body Type
Roadster
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Seats
2
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Seats
4
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,475 kg
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Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
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Trunk capacity
100 L
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Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,965 mm
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Width
1,915 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
315 kg
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Payload
145 - 375 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
641 HP
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Power HP
435 - 816 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
720 Nm
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Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
471 kW
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Power kW
320 - 600 kW
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Engine capacity
3,000 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Maserati
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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