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Maserati GT2 Stradale vs Mercedes SL Class comparison

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?

Maserati GT2 Stradale vs Mercedes SL Class: Key differences

Maserati GT2 Stradale

  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Mercedes SL Class

  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

GT2 Stradale

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

SL Class

Engine and Performance:

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.

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £112,700
SL Class

Mercedes SL Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 435 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9 - 13.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 12 km
Maserati GT2 Stradale
Mercedes SL Class

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Maserati GT2 Stradale

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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Mercedes SL Class

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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Maserati GT2 Stradale
Mercedes SL Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
265,700 £
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Consumption L/100km
11.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
12 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
265 g/km
co2
206 - 309 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
100 L
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,965 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
315 kg
Payload
145 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
641 HP
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
720 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
471 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
3,000 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Maserati
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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