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 3.5 inches longer, 4 inches narrower and 3.2 inches taller than the Ferrari 360 Spider.
Mercedes SL 280
Ferrari 360 Spider
51.9
71.7
81.7
48.6
75.7
83.5
71.7 in
Width
75.7 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
51.9 in
Height
48.6 in
100.8
179.8
102.4
176.3
179.8 in
Length
176.3 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 280
Ferrari 360 Spider
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
783 lb
19.57 %
General
Mercedes SL 280
Ferrari 360 Spider
R230
Generation
F131
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 280
Ferrari 360 Spider
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.949
Engine Code
4
Valves
5
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 8500 rpm
Mercedes SL 280
228 hp
395 hp
Ferrari 360 Spider
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
275 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Mercedes SL 280
221 lb‑ft
275 lb‑ft
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
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Ferrari 360 Spider
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17.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.15 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 280
17.55 lb/hp
8.15 lb/hp
Ferrari 360 Spider
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 280
Ferrari 360 Spider
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
12 mpg
Mercedes SL 280
25 mpg
12 mpg
Ferrari 360 Spider
17 mpg
city
8 mpg
34 mpg
highway
18 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
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
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
708 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 280
Ferrari 360 Spider
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
661 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
