Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (2001 – 2006) vs Ferrari 550 Barchetta/575M Superamerica (2000 – 2002): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 500 hp against 485 hp. The Ferrari 550 Barchetta/575M Superamerica is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.5 s against 4.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 299 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse uses less fuel, from 11.5 L/100 km against 24.5 L/100 km.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SL-Klasse
2001 – 2006
|
Ferrari
550 Barchetta/575M Superamerica
2000 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2006 | 2000 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 245 – 500 hp | 485 hp |
| Torque | 350 – 800 Nm | 568 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.7 – 7.2 s | 4.5 s |
| Top speed | 249 – 250 km/h | 299 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.5 – 14.0 L/100 km | 24.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,534 mm | 4,549 mm |
| Width | 1,826 mm | 1,935 mm |
| Height | 1,290 – 1,318 mm | 1,278 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm | 2,499 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,680 – 2,025 kg | 1,690 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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