The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18) vs. Ferrari F488 Pista Spider (18 - 19)
€ 240,200

€ 292,600

€ 240,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 292,600
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 3.9 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the Ferrari F488 Pista Spider.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari F488 Pista Spider
51.2
73.9
82.6
47.5
77.8
85.6
73.9 in
Width
77.8 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.6 in
51.2 in
Height
47.5 in
101.8
182.4
104.3
181.3
182.4 in
Length
181.3 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari F488 Pista Spider
4299 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
1025 lb
23.84 %

General
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari F488 Pista Spider
R231
Generation
F142
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium 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 F488 Pista Spider
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
M 279.981
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3.9 L / 191 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
710 hp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
621 hp
710 hp
Ferrari F488 Pista Spider
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
568 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
568 lb‑ft
Ferrari F488 Pista Spider
Performance
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari F488 Pista Spider
155 mph
Maximum Speed
211 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
2.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ferrari F488 Pista Spider
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6.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.61 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
6.92 lb/hp
4.61 lb/hp
Ferrari F488 Pista Spider
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari F488 Pista Spider
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
20 mpg
20 mpg
Ferrari F488 Pista Spider
14 mpg
city
No data
27 mpg
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
391 mi
Range
421 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
391 mi
421 mi
Ferrari F488 Pista Spider
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
217.9 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
225.5 kWh
217.9 kWh
Ferrari F488 Pista Spider
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
465 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari F488 Pista Spider
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
573 lb
Maximum Payload
772 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.8 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data