The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15) vs. Ferrari 360 Spider (00 - 05)
€ 160,600
€ 146,200
€ 160,600
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 63 AMG is 5.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Ferrari 360 Spider.
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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 63 AMG
Ferrari 360 Spider
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
849 lb
20.87 %
General
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Ferrari 360 Spider
R231
Generation
F131
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Ferrari 360 Spider
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.983
Engine Code
4
Valves
5
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
530 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 8500 rpm
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
530 hp
395 hp
Ferrari 360 Spider
590 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
275 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
590 lb‑ft
275 lb‑ft
Ferrari 360 Spider
Performance
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Ferrari 360 Spider
155 mph
Maximum Speed
182 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Ferrari 360 Spider
▶ REPLAY
7.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.15 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
7.68 lb/hp
8.15 lb/hp
Ferrari 360 Spider
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Ferrari 360 Spider
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
12 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
24 mpg
12 mpg
Ferrari 360 Spider
17 mpg
city
8 mpg
31 mpg
highway
18 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
471 mi
Range
306 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
471 mi
306 mi
Ferrari 360 Spider
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
365.6 kWh
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
187.5 kWh
365.6 kWh
Ferrari 360 Spider
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
708 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Ferrari 360 Spider
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
739 lb
Maximum Payload
661 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
