Ferrari 550 Barchetta/575M Superamerica (2005 – 2006) vs Mercedes-Benz SL AMG (2004 – 2006): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SL AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 612 hp against 540 hp. The Ferrari 550 Barchetta/575M Superamerica has the higher top speed: 320 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL AMG uses less fuel, from 15.1 L/100 km against 20.5 L/100 km. The Ferrari 550 Barchetta/575M Superamerica is the lighter car, from 1,790 kg against 2,120 kg.
| Specification |
Ferrari
550 Barchetta/575M Superamerica
2005 – 2006
|
Mercedes-Benz
SL AMG
2004 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2006 | 2004 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 540 hp | 612 hp |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 1,000 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.2 s | 4.2 s |
| Top speed | 320 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 20.5 – 21.8 L/100 km | 15.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,549 mm | 4,534 mm |
| Width | 1,935 mm | 1,826 mm |
| Height | 1,278 mm | 1,295 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,790 kg | 2,120 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.