The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 300 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Ferrari F8 Spider (19 - ..)
€ 82,600
€ 254,000
€ 82,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 254,000
ⓘ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 300 is 1.8 inches shorter, 6.3 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the Ferrari F8 Spider.
Mercedes SL 300
Ferrari F8 Spider
51.9
71.7
81.7
47.5
77.9
85.8
71.7 in
Width
77.9 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
51.9 in
Height
47.5 in
100.8
179.8
104.3
181.5
179.8 in
Length
181.5 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 300
Ferrari F8 Spider
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
728 lb
18.19 %
General
Mercedes SL 300
Ferrari F8 Spider
R230
Generation
F8
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 300
Ferrari F8 Spider
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.949
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.9 L / 191 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
710 hp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SL 300
228 hp
710 hp
Ferrari F8 Spider
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
568 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes SL 300
221 lb‑ft
568 lb‑ft
Ferrari F8 Spider
Performance
Mercedes SL 300
Ferrari F8 Spider
155 mph
Maximum Speed
211 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
2.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 ft
0.000 sec
Ferrari F8 Spider
▶ REPLAY
17.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.61 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 300
17.55 lb/hp
4.61 lb/hp
Ferrari F8 Spider
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 300
Ferrari F8 Spider
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 300
25 mpg
20 mpg
Ferrari F8 Spider
17 mpg
city
No data
35 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
534 mi
Range
421 mi
Mercedes SL 300
534 mi
421 mi
Ferrari F8 Spider
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
217.9 kWh
Mercedes SL 300
176.2 kWh
217.9 kWh
Ferrari F8 Spider
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
465 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 300
Ferrari F8 Spider
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
772 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
