Maserati GranCabrio vs Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$55,695
- GranCabrio: 67 hp more.
- SL-Class: $55,695 cheaper, 2 mpg better.
- SL-Class wins 2 of 5 measures.
| Measure | GranCabrio | SL-Class | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $169,595 | $113,900 | SL-Class |
| Horsepower | 483 hp | 416 hp | GranCabrio |
| Torque | 443 lb-ft | N/A | N/A |
| MPG combined | 20 mpg | 22 mpg | SL-Class |
| Cargo, max | N/A | 13.5 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 4.6 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | N/A | 42.9 in | N/A |
| Length | 195.2 in | 181.6 in | Not scored |
| Width | 77.0 in | N/A | N/A |
| Curb weight | 4,178 lb to 5,159 lb | 4,035 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 3.8 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | N/A | 4.7 s estimate | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| GranCabrio AWD $153,000 | SL-Class AMG SL 55 Roadster $145,250 | $7,750 |
| SL-Class SL-Class AMG SL 43 RWD $112,550 | GranCabrio AWD $153,000 | $40,450 |
Cost to run
SL-Class costs $56,742 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | GranCabrio | SL-Class |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $169,595 | $113,900 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,920 | $1,745 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $11,520 | $10,473 |
| Total, 6 years | $181,115 | $124,373 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: SL-Class wins.
GranCabrio wins if Price weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | SL-Class | 33% |
| MPG | SL-Class | 9% |
| Power | GranCabrio | 14% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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