The Comparative Analysis :
Ferrari California (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG Cabriolet 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (16 - 17)
€ 176,200

€ 190,000

€ 176,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 190,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ferrari California is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 48.1 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 11.4 cm lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG Cabriolet.
Ferrari California
Mercedes S 63 AMG Cabriolet
1308
1902
2102
1422
1913
2108
1902 mm
Width
1913 mm
2102 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2108 mm
1308 mm
Height
1422 mm
2670
4563
2945
5044
4563 mm
Length
5044 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2945 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ferrari California
Mercedes S 63 AMG Cabriolet
1735 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2220 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2635 kg

Weight Difference:
450 kg
20.59 %

General
Ferrari California
Mercedes S 63 AMG Cabriolet
F149
Generation
A217
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ferrari California
Mercedes S 63 AMG Cabriolet
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Code
M 157.985

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4297 CC
Engine Capacity
5461 CC
454 bhp
at 7600 rpm
Power
577 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Ferrari California
454 bhp
577 bhp
Mercedes S 63 AMG Cabriolet
485 NM
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
900 NM
at 2250 rpm
Ferrari California
485 NM
900 NM
Mercedes S 63 AMG Cabriolet
Performance
Ferrari California
Mercedes S 63 AMG Cabriolet
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
54 m
0.000 sec

Ferrari California
62 mph
62
mph
mph
54 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG Cabriolet
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3.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.79 kg/bhp
Ferrari California
3.82 kg/bhp
3.79 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 63 AMG Cabriolet
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ferrari California
Mercedes S 63 AMG Cabriolet
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Ferrari California
22 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG Cabriolet
15 mpg
city
20 mpg
30 mpg
motorway
34 mpg
78 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
370 mi
Range
478 mi
Ferrari California
370 mi
478 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG Cabriolet
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).
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).
197 kWh
Ferrari California
248.2 kWh
197 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG Cabriolet
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
244 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ferrari California
Mercedes S 63 AMG Cabriolet
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








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