Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (2006 – 2008) vs Ferrari 550 Barchetta/575M Superamerica (2005 – 2006): specs compared
The Ferrari 550 Barchetta/575M Superamerica is the more powerful of the two, with up to 540 hp against 517 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.2 s against 4.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 320 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse uses less fuel, from 10.3 L/100 km against 20.5 L/100 km. The Ferrari 550 Barchetta/575M Superamerica is the lighter car, from 1,790 kg against 1,825 kg.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SL-Klasse
2006 – 2008
|
Ferrari
550 Barchetta/575M Superamerica
2005 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2008 | 2005 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 272 – 517 hp | 540 hp |
| Torque | 350 – 830 Nm | 589 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.5 – 6.6 s | 4.2 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 320 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.3 – 13.9 L/100 km | 20.5 – 21.8 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 | 1,825 – 2,045 kg | 1,790 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.