The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) vs. Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta (16 - 18)
€ 238,800

€ 1,900,000

€ 238,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 1,900,000
ⓘ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 65 AMG is 3.3 inches shorter, 4.5 inches narrower and 7.8 inches taller than the Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
51.8
73.9
82.6
43.9
78.4
86.3
73.9 in
Width
78.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.3 in
51.8 in
Height
43.9 in
101.8
181.8
104.3
185.1
181.8 in
Length
185.1 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
4299 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
1290 lb
30.01 %

General
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
R231
Generation
F150
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
12-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
M 279.981
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
6.3 L / 308 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
950 hp
at 9000 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
621 hp
950 hp
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 6750 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
Performance
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
155 mph
Maximum Speed
217 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
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6.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.17 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
6.92 lb/hp
3.17 lb/hp
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
20 mpg
17 mpg
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
14 mpg
city
No data
28 mpg
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
402 mi
Range
416 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
402 mi
416 mi
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
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).
269.1 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
219.8 kWh
269.1 kWh
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
739 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data