Compare 2013 Audi R8 vs 2013 Maserati GranTurismo vs 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

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2-Door Coupe GranTurismo MC Stradale
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
GranTurismo 2-Door Coupe GranTurismo MC Stradale 13 21 N/A $142,900
GranTurismo 2-Door Coupe GranTurismo Sport 13 21 N/A $126,000
GranTurismo Convertible 2-Door Conv GranTurismo 13 20 N/A $138,300
GranTurismo Convertible 2-Door Conv GranTurismo Sport 13 20 N/A $142,800
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2-Door Coupe SLS AMG GT
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
SLS AMG GT 2-Door Coupe SLS AMG GT 14 20 $185,535 $199,500
SLS AMG GT 2-Door Roadster SLS AMG GT 14 20 $191,580 $206,000

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$185,535

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
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$142,900
$199,500

Monthly Payment Estimate
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$2382 / month
$3325 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
8.8
8.8

TCC’s Bottom Line
Earthy exhaust tones and serene handling carve out a distinctive niche for the fabulous Maserati GranTurismo. The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT is a stunning, capable, and luxurious grand touring super sports car--and it's tremendous fun.

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Fuel Economy

City
Coming Soon 13 mpg 14 mpg

Highway
Coming Soon 21 mpg 20 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
- Subcompact Cars Two Seater

Number of Passenger Doors
- - 2

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)
- - TBD - -

Front Shoulder Room (in)
- 54.2 58.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)
- 92.8 - TBD -

Second Head Room (in)
- 35.8 -

Second Shoulder Room (in)
- 52.1 -

Front Leg Room (in)
- 41.7 41.7

Passenger Capacity
- 4 2

Front Hip Room (in)
- - TBD - - TBD -

Second Leg Room (in)
- 30.1 -

Front Head Room (in)
- 38.6 39.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)
- 62.4 66.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)
- - TBD - - TBD -

Length, Overall (in)
- 194.2 182.6

Height, Overall (in)
- 52.9 49.3

Track Width, Rear (in)
- 62.6 65.0

Wheelbase (in)
- 115.8 105.5

Liftover Height (in)
- - TBD - - TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
- 75.4 76.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)
- 9.2 6.2

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
- NA NA

Brake ABS System
- 4-wheel 4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
- Yes Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- 13.0 x - TBD - 14.2 x 1.0

Brake Type
- Pwr Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
- NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
- Yes Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- 14.2 x - TBD - 15.4 x 1.4

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
- 19.8 26.2

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- - TBD - 13.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
- 35.1 39.0

Steering Type
- Pwr Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- - TBD - - TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- N/A - TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code
- NA NA

Front Tire Size
- P285/30R20 P265/35YR19

Spare Tire Size
- NA NA

Front Tire Order Code
- NA NA

Spare Tire Order Code
- NA NA

Rear Tire Size
- P285/30R20 P295/30YR20

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- NA NA

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- NA NA

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- NA NA

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- NA NA

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
- 4147 3573

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)
- 20 x 8.5 19 x 9.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)
- NA NA

Rear Wheel Material
- Aluminum Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)
- 20 x 10.5 20 x 11.0

Front Wheel Material
- Aluminum Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material
- NA NA

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- - TBD - - TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- - TBD - - TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- - TBD - - TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
- 384 @ 4750 479 @ 4750

Engine Order Code
- NA NA

Displacement
- 4.7L/286 6.3L/379

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
- 454 @ 7000 563 @ 6800

Engine Type
- Gas V8 Gas V8

Fuel System
- Electronic Fuel Injection - TBD -

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
- 21 20

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
- 13 14

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
- 15 16

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)
- NA NA

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
- 1.52 1.63

Trans Type
- 6 7

Drivetrain
- Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.87 1.03

Trans Description Cont. Again
- NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
- 3.40 2.79

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
- 2.34 2.19

Trans Order Code
- NA - TBD -

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
- 3.73 3.67

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 1.14 1.29

Trans Description Cont.
- Automatic w/Manual Shift Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.69 0.84

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- NA 0.72

First Gear Ratio (:1)
- 4.17 3.40

Summary

Vehicle Name
- Maserati GranTurismo Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT

Body Style
- Coupe 2 Door Coupe

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- - TBD - - TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- - TBD - - TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear
- Double Wishbone Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
- w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- - TBD - - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front
- Double Wishbone Double Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- - TBD - - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
- w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
- 1 1

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
- 12.2 11.6

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