The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) vs. Ferrari F458 Spider (11 - 15)
€ 123,100
€ 225,000
€ 123,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 225,000
ⓘ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 500 is 4.1 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 4.1 inches taller than the Ferrari F458 Spider.
Mercedes SL 500
Ferrari F458 Spider
51.8
73.9
82.6
47.7
76.3
84.1
73.9 in
Width
76.3 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.1 in
51.8 in
Height
47.7 in
101.8
182.3
104.3
178.2
182.3 in
Length
178.2 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 500
Ferrari F458 Spider
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4795 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
14.48 %
General
Mercedes SL 500
Ferrari F458 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 500
Ferrari F458 Spider
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.927
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.5 L / 220 cu in
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
562 hp
at 9000 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
450 hp
562 hp
Ferrari F458 Spider
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
516 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Ferrari F458 Spider
Performance
Mercedes SL 500
Ferrari F458 Spider
155 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec
Ferrari F458 Spider
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8.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.02 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500
8.79 lb/hp
6.02 lb/hp
Ferrari F458 Spider
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 500
Ferrari F458 Spider
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
26 mpg
20 mpg
Ferrari F458 Spider
19 mpg
city
No data
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
449 mi
Range
500 mi
Mercedes SL 500
449 mi
500 mi
Ferrari F458 Spider
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
223.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
170.4 kWh
223.5 kWh
Ferrari F458 Spider
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6 unklar
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
443 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 500
Ferrari F458 Spider
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
661 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
