Ferrari 599 (2006 – 2012) vs Mercedes-Benz SL AMG (2006 – 2008): specs compared
The Ferrari 599 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 620 hp against 612 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.7 s against 4.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 330 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL AMG uses less fuel, from 13.1 L/100 km against 21.4 L/100 km. The Ferrari 599 is the lighter car, from 1,690 kg against 1,960 kg. At 4,666 mm, the Ferrari 599 is 132 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz SL AMG.
| Specification |
Ferrari
599
2006 – 2012
|
Mercedes-Benz
SL AMG
2006 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2012 | 2006 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 620 hp | 500 – 612 hp |
| Torque | 608 Nm | 720 – 1,000 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.7 s | 4.2 – 4.5 s |
| Top speed | 330 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 21.4 L/100 km | 13.1 – 15.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,666 mm | 4,534 mm |
| Width | 1,961 mm | 1,826 mm |
| Height | 1,313 mm | 1,295 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,690 kg | 1,960 – 2,116 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.