The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09) vs. Ferrari F8 Spider (19 - ..)
€ 493,900

€ 254,000

€ 493,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 254,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster is 1.8 inches longer, 2.8 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Ferrari F8 Spider.
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Ferrari F8 Spider
50.4
75.1
83
47.5
77.9
85.8
75.1 in
Width
77.9 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
50.4 in
Height
47.5 in
106.3
183.3
104.3
181.5
183.3 in
Length
181.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Ferrari F8 Spider
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
750 lb
18.64 %

General
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Ferrari F8 Spider
C199
Generation
F8
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Ferrari F8 Spider
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 155
Engine Series
M 155.980
Engine Code

3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.4 L / 264 cu in
Displacement
3.9 L / 191 cu in
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
710 hp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
617 hp
710 hp
Ferrari F8 Spider
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
568 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
575 lb‑ft
568 lb‑ft
Ferrari F8 Spider
Performance
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Ferrari F8 Spider
206 mph
Maximum Speed
211 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
2.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 ft
0.000 sec

Ferrari F8 Spider
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6.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.61 lb/hp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
6.52 lb/hp
4.61 lb/hp
Ferrari F8 Spider
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Ferrari F8 Spider
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
16 mpg
20 mpg
Ferrari F8 Spider
11 mpg
city
No data
22 mpg
highway
No data
25.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
416 mi
Range
421 mi
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
416 mi
421 mi
Ferrari F8 Spider
Environmental Impact
274.7 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 SLR McLaren Roadster
274.7 kWh
217.9 kWh
Ferrari F8 Spider
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
465 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Ferrari F8 Spider
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
342 lb
Maximum Payload
772 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.8 cu ft




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data