The Comparative Analysis :
Ferrari F458 Spider (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 225,000

€ 111,100

€ 225,000
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 F458 Spider is 1.5 inches shorter, 4.6 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 500.
Ferrari F458 Spider
Mercedes SL 500
47.7
76.3
84.1
51.1
71.7
81.7
76.3 in
Width
71.7 in
84.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
47.7 in
Height
51.1 in
104.3
178.2
100.8
179.8
178.2 in
Length
179.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Ferrari F458 Spider
Mercedes SL 500
3384 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb

Weight Difference:
827 lb
19.64 %

General
Ferrari F458 Spider
Mercedes SL 500
F142
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ferrari F458 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

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.5 L / 220 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
562 hp
at 9000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ferrari F458 Spider
562 hp
383 hp
Mercedes SL 500
398 lb‑ft
at 6000 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Ferrari F458 Spider
398 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 500
Performance
Ferrari F458 Spider
Mercedes SL 500
199 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec

Ferrari F458 Spider
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500
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6.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
Ferrari F458 Spider
6.02 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ferrari F458 Spider
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Ferrari F458 Spider
20 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
No data
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
500 mi
Range
418 mi
Ferrari F458 Spider
500 mi
418 mi
Mercedes SL 500
Environmental Impact
223.5 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 F458 Spider
223.5 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
Euro 6 unklar
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
443 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ferrari F458 Spider
Mercedes SL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
661 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
6.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data