Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (1998 – 2001) vs Ferrari 456 GT (1998 – 2003): specs compared
The Ferrari 456 GT is the more powerful of the two, with up to 442 hp against 394 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.2 s against 6.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 299 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse uses less fuel, from 10.7 L/100 km against 18.5 L/100 km. The Ferrari 456 GT is the lighter car, from 1,690 kg against 1,715 kg. At 4,729 mm, the Ferrari 456 GT is 259 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SL-Klasse
1998 – 2001
|
Ferrari
456 GT
1998 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2001 | 1998 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 204 – 394 hp | 442 hp |
| Torque | 270 – 570 Nm | 550 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 – 9.7 s | 5.2 s |
| Top speed | 232 – 250 km/h | 299 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.7 – 15.5 L/100 km | 18.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,470 mm | 4,729 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,290 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm | 2,601 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,715 – 1,955 kg | 1,690 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.