The Comparative Analysis :
Ferrari F488 Spider (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 236,800
€ 97,800
€ 236,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,800
ⓘ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 Spider is 1.9 inches shorter, 3 inches wider and 4.1 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 400.
Ferrari F488 Spider
Mercedes SL 400
47.7
76.9
84.7
51.8
73.9
82.6
76.9 in
Width
73.9 in
84.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
47.7 in
Height
51.8 in
104.3
179.8
101.8
181.8
179.8 in
Length
181.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Ferrari F488 Spider
Mercedes SL 400
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.85 %
General
Ferrari F488 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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ferrari F488 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
661 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Ferrari F488 Spider
661 hp
328 hp
Mercedes SL 400
561 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Ferrari F488 Spider
561 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 400
Performance
Ferrari F488 Spider
Mercedes SL 400
202 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 ft
0.000 sec
Ferrari F488 Spider
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 400
▶ REPLAY
5.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 lb/hp
Ferrari F488 Spider
5.09 lb/hp
11.63 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ferrari F488 Spider
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Ferrari F488 Spider
21 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
14 mpg
city
24 mpg
28 mpg
highway
40 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
425 mi
Range
553 mi
Ferrari F488 Spider
425 mi
553 mi
Mercedes SL 400
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).
138.2 kWh
Ferrari F488 Spider
216 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
Euro 6 unklar
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ferrari F488 Spider
Mercedes SL 400
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
683 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
6.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
