The Comparative Analysis :
Ferrari California (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible 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 18.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 4.5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible.
Ferrari California
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
51.5
74.9
82.8
56
75.3
83
74.9 in
Width
75.3 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
51.5 in
Height
56 in
105.1
179.6
115.9
198.6
179.6 in
Length
198.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Ferrari California
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5809 lb
Weight Difference:
992 lb
20.59 %
General
Ferrari California
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
F149
Generation
A217
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ferrari California
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Code
M 157.985
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.3 L / 210 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
454 hp
at 7600 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ferrari California
454 hp
577 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
358 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Ferrari California
358 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
Performance
Ferrari California
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Ferrari California
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
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8.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.35 lb/hp
Ferrari California
8.43 lb/hp
8.35 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ferrari California
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Ferrari California
18 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
12 mpg
city
16 mpg
25 mpg
highway
29 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
370 mi
Range
478 mi
Ferrari California
370 mi
478 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG 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).
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 Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ferrari California
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
