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Mercedes SL Class vs Maserati GT2 Stradale comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 641 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 265,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Maserati GT2 Stradale?

Mercedes SL Class vs Maserati GT2 Stradale: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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Maserati GT2 Stradale

  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

SL Class

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 markedly more efficient than the Maserati GT2 Stradale with 11.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

GT2 Stradale

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes SL Class offers clearly 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 only slightly 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 significantly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 720 Nm. That’s about 700 Nm more.

SL Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Mercedes SL Class offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Maserati GT2 Stradale is markedly lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 335 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes SL Class offers considerably 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 is decisively ahead 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
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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

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Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
265,700 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,475 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
100 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,965 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
315 kg

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

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Maserati
What drive types are available for the Mercedes SL Class?

The Mercedes SL Class is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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