The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. Ferrari 360 Spider (00 - 05)
€ 95,900
€ 146,200
€ 95,900
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 350 is 5.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Ferrari 360 Spider.
Mercedes SL 350
Ferrari 360 Spider
51.8
73.9
82.6
48.6
75.7
83.5
73.9 in
Width
75.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
51.8 in
Height
48.6 in
101.8
181.8
102.4
176.3
181.8 in
Length
176.3 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 350
Ferrari 360 Spider
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.35 %
General
Mercedes SL 350
Ferrari 360 Spider
R231
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 350
Ferrari 360 Spider
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.954
Engine Code
4
Valves
5
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 8500 rpm
Mercedes SL 350
302 hp
395 hp
Ferrari 360 Spider
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
275 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Mercedes SL 350
273 lb‑ft
275 lb‑ft
Ferrari 360 Spider
Performance
Mercedes SL 350
Ferrari 360 Spider
155 mph
Maximum Speed
182 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Ferrari 360 Spider
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12.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.15 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 350
12.3 lb/hp
8.15 lb/hp
Ferrari 360 Spider
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 350
Ferrari 360 Spider
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
12 mpg
Mercedes SL 350
35 mpg
12 mpg
Ferrari 360 Spider
25 mpg
city
8 mpg
44 mpg
highway
18 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
594 mi
Range
306 mi
Mercedes SL 350
594 mi
306 mi
Ferrari 360 Spider
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 350
128.7 kWh
365.6 kWh
Ferrari 360 Spider
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
708 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 350
Ferrari 360 Spider
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
661 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
