The Comparative Analysis :

Ferrari California (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 560 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

€ 176,200
Ferrari California (08 - 12) Ferrari California
€ 144,600
 Mercedes S 560 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes S 560 Convertible
€ 176,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 144,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Ferrari California is 18.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 560 Convertible.
Ferrari California
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
51.5
Blueprint Ferrari California (08 - 12)
74.9
82.8
55.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
74.8
83
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
51.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Ferrari California (08 - 12)
105.1
179.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
115.9
198.1
179.6 in
Length
198.1 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Ferrari California
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4751 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5787 lb
Ferrari California (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
926 lb
19.49 %
Mercedes S 560 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

General

Ferrari California
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
F149
Generation
A217
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Ferrari California
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
Engine Code
M 176.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.3 L / 210 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
454 hp
at 7600 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Ferrari California
454 hp
463 hp
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
358 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ferrari California
358 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 560 Convertible

Performance

Ferrari California
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Ferrari California

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 560 Convertible

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8.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.26 lb/hp
Ferrari California
8.43 lb/hp
10.26 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ferrari California
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Ferrari California
18 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
12 mpg
city
16 mpg
25 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
370 mi
Range
497 mi
Ferrari California
370 mi
497 mi
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
Environmental Impact
248.2 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).
189.4 kWh
Ferrari California
248.2 kWh
189.4 kWh
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Ferrari California
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data