The Comparative Analysis :
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
€ 1,900,000

€ 120,000

€ 1,900,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 120,000
ⓘ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 LaFerrari Aperta is 3.3 inches longer, 4.5 inches wider and 7.8 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 500.
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
Mercedes SL 500
43.9
78.4
86.3
51.8
73.9
82.6
78.4 in
Width
73.9 in
86.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
43.9 in
Height
51.8 in
104.3
185.1
101.8
181.8
185.1 in
Length
181.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
Mercedes SL 500
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4773 lb

Weight Difference:
926 lb
23.53 %

General
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
Mercedes SL 500
F150
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 LaFerrari Aperta
Mercedes SL 500
12-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.927

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6.3 L / 308 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
950 hp
at 9000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
950 hp
429 hp
Mercedes SL 500
664 lb‑ft
at 6750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
664 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 500
Performance
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
Mercedes SL 500
217 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 ft
0.000 sec

Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500
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3.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.17 lb/hp
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
3.17 lb/hp
9.17 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
17 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
416 mi
Range
439 mi
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
416 mi
439 mi
Mercedes SL 500
Environmental Impact
269.1 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).
174.3 kWh
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
269.1 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
Mercedes SL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data