The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Ferrari California (08 - 12)

€ 140,500
Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500 Convertible
€ 176,200
 Ferrari California (08 - 12) Ferrari California
€ 140,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 176,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Mercedes S 500 Convertible is 18.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 4.1 inches taller than the Ferrari California.
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Ferrari California
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83
51.5
Blueprint Ferrari California (08 - 12)
74.9
82.8
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
55.6 in
Height
51.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
115.9
197.9
Blueprint Ferrari California (08 - 12)
105.1
179.6
197.9 in
Length
179.6 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Ferrari California
4663 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
838 lb
17.97 %
Ferrari California (08 - 12)

General

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Ferrari California
A217
Generation
F149
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Ferrari California
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 7600 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
449 hp
454 hp
Ferrari California
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
358 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
516 lb‑ft
358 lb‑ft
Ferrari California

Performance

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Ferrari California
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Ferrari California

▶ REPLAY
10.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
10.39 lb/hp
8.43 lb/hp
Ferrari California

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Ferrari California
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
28 mpg
18 mpg
Ferrari California
20 mpg
city
12 mpg
35 mpg
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
585 mi
Range
370 mi
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
585 mi
370 mi
Ferrari California
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
248.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
161.1 kWh
248.2 kWh
Ferrari California
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Ferrari California
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data