The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Ferrari F488 Spider (15 - 19)
€ 111,100
€ 236,800
€ 111,100
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. Both cars are the same length, but the Mercedes SL 500 is 5.2 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller.
Mercedes SL 500
Ferrari F488 Spider
51.1
71.7
81.7
47.7
76.9
84.7
71.7 in
Width
76.9 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.7 in
51.1 in
Height
47.7 in
100.8
179.8
104.3
179.8
179.8 in
Length
179.8 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 500
Ferrari F488 Spider
4211 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
849 lb
20.16 %
General
Mercedes SL 500
Ferrari F488 Spider
R230
Generation
F142
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 500
Ferrari F488 Spider
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.965
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3.9 L / 191 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
661 hp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
383 hp
661 hp
Ferrari F488 Spider
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
391 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
Ferrari F488 Spider
Performance
Mercedes SL 500
Ferrari F488 Spider
155 mph
Maximum Speed
202 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 ft
0.000 sec
Ferrari F488 Spider
▶ REPLAY
10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.09 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500
10.99 lb/hp
5.09 lb/hp
Ferrari F488 Spider
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 500
Ferrari F488 Spider
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
20 mpg
21 mpg
Ferrari F488 Spider
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
28 mpg
highway
28 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
418 mi
Range
425 mi
Mercedes SL 500
418 mi
425 mi
Ferrari F488 Spider
Environmental Impact
225.5 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 500
225.5 kWh
216 kWh
Ferrari F488 Spider
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6 unklar
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 500
Ferrari F488 Spider
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
683 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
