Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (1995 – 1998) vs Ferrari 550/575M Maranello (1996 – 2002): specs compared
The Ferrari 550/575M Maranello is the more powerful of the two, with up to 485 hp against 394 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 s against 6.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 320 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse uses less fuel, from 12.0 L/100 km against 22.8 L/100 km. The Ferrari 550/575M Maranello is the lighter car, from 1,690 kg against 1,730 kg. At 4,549 mm, the Ferrari 550/575M Maranello is 79 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SL-Klasse
1995 – 1998
|
Ferrari
550/575M Maranello
1996 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 1995 – 1998 | 1996 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 193 – 394 hp | 485 hp |
| Torque | 270 – 570 Nm | 568 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 – 9.3 s | 4.4 s |
| Top speed | 230 – 250 km/h | 320 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.0 – 15.5 L/100 km | 22.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,470 mm | 4,549 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,935 mm |
| Height | 1,290 mm | 1,278 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm | 2,499 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,730 – 1,950 kg | 1,690 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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