Car comparison

Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8vsMercedes-Benz SL (R129) · Facelift 1995 SL 500 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ferrari 348 Spider

3.4 V8

320 hp3405 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster1993-1995
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) · Facelift 1995

SL 500 V8

320 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1995-1998

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    234 hp/t
    174 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 SL 500 V8

  • Highest torque
    470 Nm
    347 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.0 L/100 km
    14.7 mpg US
    17.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    696 km
    432 mi
  • Largest trunk
    265 L
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari348 Spider3.4 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
Power
320hp239kW
320hp239kW
Torque
324Nm239lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
2,230kg4,916lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.0s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
91.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
234hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
693km431mi
Calculated
696km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,405cc208cu in
4,973cc303cu in
Length
4,230mm167in
4,499mm177in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,812mm71in
Height
1,170mm46in
1,303mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,515mm99in
Front track
1,502mm59in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,578mm62in
1,523mm60in
Trunk volume
200L
265L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
88L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 SL 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 SL 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V87,200 rpm5,000 rpm7,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V85,600 rpm3,900 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari348 Spider3.4 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
23.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
320 hp
239 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
324 Nm
239 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
470 Nm
347 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
1,835 kg
4,045 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V85.4 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V86.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 SL 500 V8: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 SL 500 V8 and Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8: 1.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
693 km
431 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
696 km
432 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
320 hp
239 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
265 L
9.4 cu ft
Length
4,499 mm
177.1 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
6.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari348 Spider3.4 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
324 Nm
239 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
Fuel consumption
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
265 L
9.4 cu ft
Length
4,499 mm
177.1 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in
Range score
693 km
431 mi
696 km
432 mi
Trunk score
200 L
7.1 cu ft
265 L
9.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 SL 500 V8
Consumption12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.22 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.77 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,334 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8

  • Is 465 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 59 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 SL 500 V8

  • Has 146 Nm more
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 km (2 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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