Ferrari 550/575M Maranello (2002 – 2006) vs Mercedes-Benz SL AMG (2002 – 2006): specs compared

The Ferrari 550/575M Maranello is the more powerful of the two, with up to 515 hp against 500 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.2 s against 4.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 325 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL AMG uses less fuel, from 13.0 L/100 km against 21.2 L/100 km. The Ferrari 550/575M Maranello is the lighter car, from 1,730 kg against 1,942 kg.

Specification Ferrari 550/575M Maranello Ferrari 550/575M Maranello 2002 – 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL AMG Mercedes-Benz SL AMG 2002 – 2006
Overview
Origin Italy Germany
Documented years 2002 – 2006 2002 – 2006
Body style — —
Variants 2 2
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD RWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic
Performance
Power 515 hp 476 – 500 hp
Torque 589 Nm 700 Nm
0–100 km/h 4.2 s 4.7 s
Top speed 325 km/h 250 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 21.2 – 21.8 L/100 km 13.0 – 14.2 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,549 mm 4,534 mm
Width 1,913 mm 1,826 mm
Height 1,278 mm 1,295 mm
Wheelbase 2,499 mm 2,560 mm
Curb weight 1,730 kg 1,942 – 1,955 kg

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