The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17) vs. Ferrari California (08 - 12)

€ 256,200
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17) Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
€ 176,200
 Ferrari California (08 - 12) Ferrari California
€ 256,200
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 Mercedes S 65 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 65 AMG Convertible
Ferrari California
56
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17)
75.3
83
51.5
Blueprint Ferrari California (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17)
115.9
198.6
Blueprint Ferrari California (08 - 12)
105.1
179.6
198.6 in
Length
179.6 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Ferrari California
4971 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
1146 lb
23.05 %
Ferrari California (08 - 12)

General

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Ferrari California
A217
Generation
F149
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Ferrari California
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
M 279.980
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 7600 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
621 hp
454 hp
Ferrari California
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
358 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
738 lb‑ft
358 lb‑ft
Ferrari California

Performance

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Ferrari California
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Ferrari California

▶ REPLAY
8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
8 lb/hp
8.43 lb/hp
Ferrari California

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Ferrari California
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
20 mpg
18 mpg
Ferrari California
14 mpg
city
12 mpg
26 mpg
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
370 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
414 mi
370 mi
Ferrari California
Environmental Impact
227.4 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 65 AMG Convertible
227.4 kWh
248.2 kWh
Ferrari California
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
438 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Ferrari California
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data