The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) vs. Ferrari F488 Spider (15 - 19)
€ 99,300
€ 236,800
€ 99,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 236,800
ⓘ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 400 is 2.5 inches longer, 3 inches narrower and 4.1 inches taller than the Ferrari F488 Spider.
Mercedes SL 400
Ferrari F488 Spider
51.8
73.9
82.6
47.7
76.9
84.7
73.9 in
Width
76.9 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.7 in
51.8 in
Height
47.7 in
101.8
182.3
104.3
179.8
182.3 in
Length
179.8 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 400
Ferrari F488 Spider
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.1 %
General
Mercedes SL 400
Ferrari F488 Spider
R231
Generation
F142
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 400
Ferrari F488 Spider
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.825
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.9 L / 191 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
661 hp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
362 hp
661 hp
Ferrari F488 Spider
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
369 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
Ferrari F488 Spider
Performance
Mercedes SL 400
Ferrari F488 Spider
155 mph
Maximum Speed
202 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 ft
0.000 sec
Ferrari F488 Spider
▶ REPLAY
10.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.09 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
10.57 lb/hp
5.09 lb/hp
Ferrari F488 Spider
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 400
Ferrari F488 Spider
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
31 mpg
21 mpg
Ferrari F488 Spider
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
39 mpg
highway
28 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
524 mi
Range
425 mi
Mercedes SL 400
524 mi
425 mi
Ferrari F488 Spider
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
216 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
145.8 kWh
216 kWh
Ferrari F488 Spider
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6 unklar
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 400
Ferrari F488 Spider
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
683 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
