The Comparative Analysis :
Ferrari F458 Spider (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
€ 225,000

€ 149,000

€ 225,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 149,000
ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 4.6 inches wider and 3.3 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 63 AMG.
Ferrari F458 Spider
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
47.7
76.3
84.1
51
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 in
104.3
178.2
100.8
181
178.2 in
Length
181 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Ferrari F458 Spider
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
3384 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb

Weight Difference:
959 lb
22.08 %

General
Ferrari F458 Spider
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
F142
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ferrari F458 Spider
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Code
M 156.984

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.5 L / 220 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
562 hp
at 9000 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Ferrari F458 Spider
562 hp
518 hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
398 lb‑ft
at 6000 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Ferrari F458 Spider
398 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Performance
Ferrari F458 Spider
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
199 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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6.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.38 lb/hp
Ferrari F458 Spider
6.02 lb/hp
8.38 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ferrari F458 Spider
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Ferrari F458 Spider
20 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
No data
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
500 mi
Range
358 mi
Ferrari F458 Spider
500 mi
358 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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).
263.3 kWh
Ferrari F458 Spider
223.5 kWh
263.3 kWh
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Euro 6 unklar
Emission Standard
Euro 4
443 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ferrari F458 Spider
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
661 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
6.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data