Ferrari F149 California (2008 – 2011) vs Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (2008 – 2011): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 517 hp against 490 hp. The Ferrari F149 California is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.8 s against 4.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 315 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse uses less fuel, from 9.4 L/100 km against 13.1 L/100 km. The Ferrari F149 California is the lighter car, from 1,630 kg against 1,825 kg.
| Specification |
Ferrari
F149 California
2008 – 2011
|
Mercedes-Benz
SL-Klasse
2008 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2011 | 2008 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 460 – 490 hp | 231 – 517 hp |
| Torque | 485 – 505 Nm | 300 – 830 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.8 – 4.2 s | 4.5 – 7.8 s |
| Top speed | 311 – 315 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.1 – 14.7 L/100 km | 9.4 – 13.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,562 mm | 4,534 mm |
| Width | 1,908 mm | 1,826 mm |
| Height | 1,321 mm | 1,290 – 1,318 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,630 kg | 1,825 – 2,045 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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