The Comparative Analysis :

Ferrari F458 Spider (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

€ 225,000
Ferrari F458 Spider (11 - 15) Ferrari F458 Spider
€ 111,100
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes SL 500
€ 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
Blueprint Ferrari F458 Spider (11 - 15)
76.3
84.1
51.1
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint Ferrari F458 Spider (11 - 15)
104.3
178.2
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
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
4861 lb
Ferrari F458 Spider (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
827 lb
19.64 %
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

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

154 ft
0.000 sec

Ferrari F458 Spider

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500

 REPLAY
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
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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