The Comparative Analysis :
Ferrari F488 Spider (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 236,800
€ 80,900
€ 236,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Ferrari F488 Spider is 5.2 inches wider and 4.2 inches lower.
Ferrari F488 Spider
Mercedes SL 280
47.7
76.9
84.7
51.9
71.7
81.7
76.9 in
Width
71.7 in
84.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
47.7 in
Height
51.9 in
104.3
179.8
100.8
179.8
179.8 in
Length
179.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Ferrari F488 Spider
Mercedes SL 280
3362 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
15.97 %
General
Ferrari F488 Spider
Mercedes SL 280
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 F488 Spider
Mercedes SL 280
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.949
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3.9 L / 191 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
661 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ferrari F488 Spider
661 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SL 280
561 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Ferrari F488 Spider
561 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 280
Performance
Ferrari F488 Spider
Mercedes SL 280
202 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 ft
0.000 sec
Ferrari F488 Spider
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 280
▶ REPLAY
5.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
Ferrari F488 Spider
5.09 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ferrari F488 Spider
Mercedes SL 280
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Ferrari F488 Spider
21 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes SL 280
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
28 mpg
highway
34 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
425 mi
Range
529 mi
Ferrari F488 Spider
425 mi
529 mi
Mercedes SL 280
Environmental Impact
216 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).
178.2 kWh
Ferrari F488 Spider
216 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 280
Euro 6 unklar
Emission Standard
Euro 4
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ferrari F488 Spider
Mercedes SL 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
683 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
6.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
