The Comparative Analysis :
Ferrari F488 Spider (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
€ 236,800

€ 240,200

€ 236,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 240,200
ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 3 inches wider and 3.5 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG.
Ferrari F488 Spider
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
47.7
76.9
84.7
51.2
73.9
82.6
76.9 in
Width
73.9 in
84.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
47.7 in
Height
51.2 in
104.3
179.8
101.8
182.4
179.8 in
Length
182.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Ferrari F488 Spider
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
3362 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
937 lb
21.8 %

General
Ferrari F488 Spider
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
F142
Generation
R231
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 F488 Spider
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Code
M 279.981

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
3.9 L / 191 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
661 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ferrari F488 Spider
661 hp
621 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
561 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Ferrari F488 Spider
561 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Performance
Ferrari F488 Spider
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
202 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 ft
0.000 sec

Ferrari F488 Spider
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
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5.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.92 lb/hp
Ferrari F488 Spider
5.09 lb/hp
6.92 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ferrari F488 Spider
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Ferrari F488 Spider
21 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
28 mpg
highway
27 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
425 mi
Range
391 mi
Ferrari F488 Spider
425 mi
391 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
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).
225.5 kWh
Ferrari F488 Spider
216 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Euro 6 unklar
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ferrari F488 Spider
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
683 lb
Maximum Payload
573 lb
6.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data