Ferrari F355 (1995 – 1999) vs Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (1995 – 1998): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 394 hp against 380 hp. The Ferrari F355 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.7 s against 6.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 295 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse uses less fuel, from 12.0 L/100 km against 15.5 L/100 km. The Ferrari F355 is the lighter car, from 1,450 kg against 1,730 kg. At 4,470 mm, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is 221 mm longer than the Ferrari F355.
| Specification |
Ferrari
F355
1995 – 1999
|
Mercedes-Benz
SL-Klasse
1995 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1995 – 1999 | 1995 – 1998 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 380 hp | 193 – 394 hp |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 270 – 570 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.7 s | 6.1 – 9.3 s |
| Top speed | 295 km/h | 230 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 15.5 L/100 km | 12.0 – 15.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,249 mm | 4,470 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,171 mm | 1,290 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,451 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,450 kg | 1,730 – 1,950 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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