The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Ferrari F488 Spider (15 - 19)
€ 225,600

€ 236,800

€ 225,600
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 65 AMG is 1.2 inches longer, 5.2 inches narrower and 3.3 inches taller than the Ferrari F488 Spider.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari F488 Spider
51
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 in
Height
47.7 in
100.8
181
104.3
179.8
181 in
Length
179.8 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari F488 Spider
4674 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
1312 lb
28.07 %

General
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari F488 Spider
R230
Generation
F142
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari F488 Spider
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.981
Engine Code

3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3.9 L / 191 cu in
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
661 hp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
604 hp
661 hp
Ferrari F488 Spider
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
Ferrari F488 Spider
Performance
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari F488 Spider
155 mph
Maximum Speed
202 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 ft
0.000 sec

Ferrari F488 Spider
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7.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.09 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
7.74 lb/hp
5.09 lb/hp
Ferrari F488 Spider
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari F488 Spider
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
17 mpg
21 mpg
Ferrari F488 Spider
11 mpg
city
14 mpg
25 mpg
highway
28 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
355 mi
Range
425 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
355 mi
425 mi
Ferrari F488 Spider
Environmental Impact
265.2 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 65 AMG
265.2 kWh
216 kWh
Ferrari F488 Spider
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6 unklar
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari F488 Spider
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
584 lb
Maximum Payload
683 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.5 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data