Mercedes-Benz SL AMG (1999 – 2001) vs Ferrari 550 Barchetta/575M Superamerica (2000 – 2002): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SL AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 525 hp against 485 hp. The Ferrari 550 Barchetta/575M Superamerica is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.5 s against 4.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 299 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL AMG uses less fuel, from 12.8 L/100 km against 24.5 L/100 km. The Ferrari 550 Barchetta/575M Superamerica is the lighter car, from 1,690 kg against 1,890 kg. At 4,549 mm, the Ferrari 550 Barchetta/575M Superamerica is 51 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz SL AMG.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SL AMG
1999 – 2001
|
Ferrari
550 Barchetta/575M Superamerica
2000 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2001 | 2000 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 354 – 525 hp | 485 hp |
| Torque | 530 – 750 Nm | 568 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 – 5.9 s | 4.5 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 299 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.8 – 15.9 L/100 km | 24.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,498 mm | 4,549 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,935 mm |
| Height | 1,295 – 1,300 mm | 1,278 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,515 mm | 2,499 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,890 – 2,050 kg | 1,690 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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