The Comparative Analysis :

Ferrari 360 Spider (00 - 05) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 146,200
Ferrari 360 Spider (00 - 05) Ferrari 360 Spider
€ 225,600
 Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) Mercedes SL 65 AMG
€ 146,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 225,600

ⓘ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 4.8 inches shorter, 4 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG.
Ferrari 360 Spider
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
48.6
Blueprint Ferrari 360 Spider (00 - 05)
75.7
83.5
51
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
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 in
Blueprint Ferrari 360 Spider (00 - 05)
102.4
176.3
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
100.8
181
176.3 in
Length
181 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Ferrari 360 Spider
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
3219 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5258 lb
Ferrari 360 Spider (00 - 05)
Weight Difference:
1455 lb
31.13 %
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Ferrari 360 Spider
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
F131
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Ferrari 360 Spider
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Code
M 275.981
5
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
395 hp
at 8500 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ferrari 360 Spider
395 hp
604 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
275 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ferrari 360 Spider
275 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG

Performance

Ferrari 360 Spider
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
182 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Ferrari 360 Spider

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG

▶ REPLAY
8.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.74 lb/hp
Ferrari 360 Spider
8.15 lb/hp
7.74 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ferrari 360 Spider
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
12 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Ferrari 360 Spider
12 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
8 mpg
city
11 mpg
18 mpg
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
306 mi
Range
355 mi
Ferrari 360 Spider
306 mi
355 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
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).
265.2 kWh
Ferrari 360 Spider
365.6 kWh
265.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
708 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
536 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ferrari 360 Spider
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
661 lb
Maximum Payload
584 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data