Ferrari 599 (2010 – 2012) vs Mercedes-Benz SL AMG (2008 – 2012): specs compared
Both offer around 670 hp at most. The Ferrari 599 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.4 s against 3.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 325 km/h against 320 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL AMG uses less fuel, from 14.0 L/100 km against 21.4 L/100 km. The Ferrari 599 is the lighter car, from 1,495 kg against 1,870 kg. At 4,709 mm, the Ferrari 599 is 104 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz SL AMG. The Ferrari 599 dates from 2010 – 2012, the Mercedes-Benz SL AMG from 2008 – 2012.
| Specification |
Ferrari
599
2010 – 2012
|
Mercedes-Benz
SL AMG
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2012 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 670 hp | 612 – 670 hp |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 1,000 – 1,001 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.4 s | 3.8 – 4.2 s |
| Top speed | 325 km/h | 249 – 320 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 21.4 L/100 km | 14.0 – 14.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,709 mm | 4,587 – 4,605 mm |
| Width | 1,961 mm | 1,816 – 1,958 mm |
| Height | 1,326 mm | 1,298 – 1,306 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,495 kg | 1,870 – 2,120 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.