The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (16 - 17) vs. Ferrari California (12 - 14)
€ 190,000

€ 180,600

€ 190,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 180,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 18.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 4.5 inches taller than the Ferrari California.
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
Ferrari California
56
75.3
83
51.5
74.9
82.8
75.3 in
Width
74.9 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
56 in
Height
51.5 in
115.9
198.6
105.1
179.6
198.6 in
Length
179.6 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
Ferrari California
4817 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
5809 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
1058 lb
21.96 %

General
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
Ferrari California
A217
Generation
F149
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
Ferrari California
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.985
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
483 hp
at 7600 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
577 hp
483 hp
Ferrari California
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
372 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
664 lb‑ft
372 lb‑ft
Ferrari California
Performance
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
Ferrari California
155 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Ferrari California
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8.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.78 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
8.35 lb/hp
7.78 lb/hp
Ferrari California
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
Ferrari California
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
23 mpg
18 mpg
Ferrari California
16 mpg
city
12 mpg
29 mpg
highway
25 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
478 mi
Range
370 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
478 mi
370 mi
Ferrari California
Environmental Impact
197 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).
248.2 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
197 kWh
248.2 kWh
Ferrari California
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
Ferrari California
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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