The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Ferrari 360 Spider (00 - 05)
€ 80,900
€ 146,200
€ 80,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 146,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes SL 280 is 8.9 cm longer, 10.2 cm narrower and 8.2 cm taller than the Ferrari 360 Spider.
Mercedes SL 280
Ferrari 360 Spider
1317
1820
2075
1235
1922
2122
1820 mm
Width
1922 mm
2075 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2122 mm
1317 mm
Height
1235 mm
2560
4566
2600
4477
4566 mm
Length
4477 mm
2560 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 280
Ferrari 360 Spider
1815 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
2110 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg
Weight Difference:
355 kg
19.56 %
General
Mercedes SL 280
Ferrari 360 Spider
R230
Generation
F131
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 280
Ferrari 360 Spider
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.949
Engine Code
4
Valves
5
6
Cylinders
8
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
3586 CC
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
395 bhp
at 8500 rpm
Mercedes SL 280
228 bhp
395 bhp
Ferrari 360 Spider
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
373 NM
at 4750 rpm
Mercedes SL 280
300 NM
373 NM
Ferrari 360 Spider
Performance
Mercedes SL 280
Ferrari 360 Spider
155 mph
Maximum Speed
182 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
Ferrari 360 Spider
▶ REPLAY
7.96 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.7 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 280
7.96 kg/bhp
3.7 kg/bhp
Ferrari 360 Spider
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 280
Ferrari 360 Spider
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Mercedes SL 280
30 mpg
15 mpg
Ferrari 360 Spider
21 mpg
city
9 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
22 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
529 mi
Range
306 mi
Mercedes SL 280
529 mi
306 mi
Ferrari 360 Spider
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
365.6 kWh
Mercedes SL 280
178.2 kWh
365.6 kWh
Ferrari 360 Spider
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
440 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 280
Ferrari 360 Spider
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
295 kg
Maximum Payload
300 kg
339 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
