Maserati Bora (1971 – 1978) vs Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (1971 – 1989): specs compared
The Maserati Bora is the more powerful of the two, with up to 320 hp against 280 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.0 s against 7.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 280 km/h against 225 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse uses less fuel, from 10.9 L/100 km against 18.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,500 kg against 1,520 kg.
| Specification |
Maserati
Bora
1971 – 1978
|
Mercedes-Benz
SL-Klasse
1971 – 1989
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1971 – 1978 | 1971 – 1989 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 9 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 284 – 320 hp | 179 – 245 hp |
| Torque | 418 – 481 Nm | 240 – 405 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 – 7.5 s | 7.3 – 10.1 s |
| Top speed | 270 – 280 km/h | 200 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 18.1 – 19.9 L/100 km | 10.9 – 13.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,336 – 4,343 mm | 4,389 mm |
| Width | 1,768 – 1,783 mm | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,130 – 1,148 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,604 mm | 2,461 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,520 – 1,830 kg | 1,500 – 1,610 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.