The Comparative Analysis :
Ferrari 360 Spider (00 - 05) vs. Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 146,200
€ 111,100
€ 146,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ferrari 360 Spider is 3.5 inches shorter, 4 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 500.
Ferrari 360 Spider
Mercedes SL 500
48.6
75.7
83.5
51.1
71.7
81.7
75.7 in
Width
71.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
48.6 in
Height
51.1 in
102.4
176.3
100.8
179.8
176.3 in
Length
179.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Ferrari 360 Spider
Mercedes SL 500
3219 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
992 lb
23.56 %
General
Ferrari 360 Spider
Mercedes SL 500
F131
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ferrari 360 Spider
Mercedes SL 500
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.965
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
395 hp
at 8500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ferrari 360 Spider
395 hp
383 hp
Mercedes SL 500
275 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Ferrari 360 Spider
275 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 500
Performance
Ferrari 360 Spider
Mercedes SL 500
182 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Ferrari 360 Spider
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 500
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8.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
Ferrari 360 Spider
8.15 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ferrari 360 Spider
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy
12 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Ferrari 360 Spider
12 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
8 mpg
city
13 mpg
18 mpg
highway
28 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
306 mi
Range
418 mi
Ferrari 360 Spider
306 mi
418 mi
Mercedes SL 500
Environmental Impact
365.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
225.5 kWh
Ferrari 360 Spider
365.6 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
708 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ferrari 360 Spider
Mercedes SL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
661 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
