The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) vs. Ferrari 360 Spider (00 - 05)
€ 238,800
€ 146,200
€ 238,800
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 65 AMG is 14 cm longer, 4.5 cm narrower and 8 cm taller than the Ferrari 360 Spider.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari 360 Spider
1315
1877
2099
1235
1922
2122
1877 mm
Width
1922 mm
2099 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2122 mm
1315 mm
Height
1235 mm
2585
4617
2600
4477
4617 mm
Length
4477 mm
2585 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari 360 Spider
1950 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
2285 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg
Weight Difference:
490 kg
25.13 %
General
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari 360 Spider
R231
Generation
F131
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari 360 Spider
V12 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
M 279.981
Engine Code

4
Valves
5
12
Cylinders
8
5980 CC
Engine Capacity
3586 CC
621 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
395 bhp
at 8500 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
621 bhp
395 bhp
Ferrari 360 Spider
1000 NM
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
373 NM
at 4750 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
1000 NM
373 NM
Ferrari 360 Spider
Performance
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari 360 Spider
155 mph
Maximum Speed
182 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
56 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
Ferrari 360 Spider
▶ REPLAY
3.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.7 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
3.14 kg/bhp
3.7 kg/bhp
Ferrari 360 Spider
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari 360 Spider
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
24 mpg
15 mpg
Ferrari 360 Spider
17 mpg
city
9 mpg
34 mpg
motorway
22 mpg
75 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
402 mi
Range
306 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
402 mi
306 mi
Ferrari 360 Spider
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
365.6 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
219.8 kWh
365.6 kWh
Ferrari 360 Spider
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 3
270 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
440 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari 360 Spider
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
335 kg
Maximum Payload
300 kg
504 L
Boot Capacity
250 L






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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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