The Comparative Analysis :
Ferrari Testarossa (84 - 91) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
€ 113,700
€ 327,300
€ 113,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 327,300
ⓘ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 Testarossa is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 7.1 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series.
Ferrari Testarossa
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
44.5
77.8
85.7
51.6
77.2
85
77.8 in
Width
77.2 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
44.5 in
Height
51.6 in
100.4
176.6
100.8
180.7
176.6 in
Length
180.7 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Ferrari Testarossa
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
3594 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.83 %
General
Ferrari Testarossa
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Testarossa
Generation
R230
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ferrari Testarossa
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Code
M 275.983
4
Valves
3
12
Cylinders
12
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
391 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Ferrari Testarossa
391 hp
661 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
358 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Ferrari Testarossa
358 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Performance
Ferrari Testarossa
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
180 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Ferrari Testarossa
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
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9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.24 lb/hp
Ferrari Testarossa
9.19 lb/hp
6.24 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ferrari Testarossa
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy
No data
combined
16 mpg
Ferrari Testarossa
mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
31.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
No data
Range
345 mi
Ferrari Testarossa
mi
345 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Environmental Impact
No data
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).
272.8 kWh
Ferrari Testarossa
0 kWh
272.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Euro 1
Emission Standard
Euro 4
No data
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ferrari Testarossa
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
507 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
4.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
