The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) vs. Ferrari 456M GT A Automatic (98 - 04)
€ 327,300
€ 199,300
€ 327,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 199,300
ⓘ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 65 AMG Black Series is 6.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Ferrari 456M GT A.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Ferrari 456M GT A
51.6
77.2
85
51.2
75.6
83.5
77.2 in
Width
75.6 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
51.6 in
Height
51.2 in
100.8
180.7
102.4
187.5
180.7 in
Length
187.5 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Ferrari 456M GT A
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4167 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.06 %
General
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Ferrari 456M GT A
R230
Generation
F116
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Ferrari 456M GT A
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.983
Engine Code
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
436 hp
at 6250 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
661 hp
436 hp
Ferrari 456M GT A
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
738 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Ferrari 456M GT A
Performance
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Ferrari 456M GT A
199 mph
Maximum Speed
185 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Ferrari 456M GT A
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6.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.56 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
6.24 lb/hp
9.56 lb/hp
Ferrari 456M GT A
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Ferrari 456M GT A
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
11 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
16 mpg
11 mpg
Ferrari 456M GT A
No data
city
7 mpg
No data
highway
16 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
29.1 gal
345 mi
Range
306 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
345 mi
306 mi
Ferrari 456M GT A
Environmental Impact
272.8 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).
422.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
272.8 kWh
422.5 kWh
Ferrari 456M GT A
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
837 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Ferrari 456M GT A
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
507 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
5.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
