The Comparative Analysis :
Ferrari F488 Pista Spider (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
€ 292,600
€ 99,300
€ 292,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,300
ⓘ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 F488 Pista Spider is an inch shorter, 3.9 inches wider and 4.3 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 400.
Ferrari F488 Pista Spider
Mercedes SL 400
47.5
77.8
85.6
51.8
73.9
82.6
77.8 in
Width
73.9 in
85.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
47.5 in
Height
51.8 in
104.3
181.3
101.8
182.3
181.3 in
Length
182.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Ferrari F488 Pista Spider
Mercedes SL 400
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.41 %
General
Ferrari F488 Pista Spider
Mercedes SL 400
F142
Generation
R231
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ferrari F488 Pista Spider
Mercedes SL 400
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.825
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3.9 L / 191 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
710 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ferrari F488 Pista Spider
710 hp
362 hp
Mercedes SL 400
568 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ferrari F488 Pista Spider
568 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 400
Performance
Ferrari F488 Pista Spider
Mercedes SL 400
211 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
2.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 ft
0.000 sec
Ferrari F488 Pista Spider
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 400
▶ REPLAY
4.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
Ferrari F488 Pista Spider
4.61 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ferrari F488 Pista Spider
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Ferrari F488 Pista Spider
20 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
421 mi
Range
524 mi
Ferrari F488 Pista Spider
421 mi
524 mi
Mercedes SL 400
Environmental Impact
217.9 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).
145.8 kWh
Ferrari F488 Pista Spider
217.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 6
465 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ferrari F488 Pista Spider
Mercedes SL 400
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
772 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
4.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
