Ferrari 550/575M Maranello (2002 – 2006) vs Mercedes-Benz SL AMG (2002 – 2006): specs compared
The Ferrari 550/575M Maranello is the more powerful of the two, with up to 515 hp against 500 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.2 s against 4.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 325 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL AMG uses less fuel, from 13.0 L/100 km against 21.2 L/100 km. The Ferrari 550/575M Maranello is the lighter car, from 1,730 kg against 1,942 kg.
| Specification |
Ferrari
550/575M Maranello
2002 – 2006
|
Mercedes-Benz
SL AMG
2002 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2006 | 2002 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 515 hp | 476 – 500 hp |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 700 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.2 s | 4.7 s |
| Top speed | 325 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 21.2 – 21.8 L/100 km | 13.0 – 14.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,549 mm | 4,534 mm |
| Width | 1,913 mm | 1,826 mm |
| Height | 1,278 mm | 1,295 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,730 kg | 1,942 – 1,955 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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