Car comparison

Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8vsMercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12

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)

SL 600 V12

394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1993-1995

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
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    234 hp/t
    174 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.0 L/100 km
    11.8 mpg US
    14.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    693 km
    431 mi
  • Best economy score
    73/100

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12

  • Most powerful
    394 hp
    294 kW
  • Highest torque
    570 Nm
    420 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    265 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari348 Spider3.4 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
Power
320hp239kW
394hp294kW
Torque
324Nm239lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.0s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
86.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
21.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
20.2L/100 km11.6mpg US14.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
234hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
693km431mi
Calculated
606km377mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,405cc208cu in
5,987cc365cu in
Length
4,230mm167in
4,470mm176in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,812mm71in
Height
1,170mm46in
1,296mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,515mm99in
Front track
1,502mm59in
1,532mm60in
Rear track
1,578mm62in
1,521mm60in
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) SL 600 V12PowerTorque
  • Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12: 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)SL 600 V125,200 rpm3,800 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari348 Spider3.4 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
21.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 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
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
167 km/h
103 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)SL 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12 has 74 hp more than Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12: 74 hp (55 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)SL 600 V12
570 Nm
420 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)SL 600 V12
1,980 kg
4,365 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)SL 600 V12
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 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)SL 600 V126.1 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12 has more power, Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12: 0.7 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)SL 600 V12
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12: 0.5 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)SL 600 V12
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 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)SL 600 V12
606 km
377 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)SL 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 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)SL 600 V12
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
265 L
9.4 cu ft
Length
4,470 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 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)SL 600 V12
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12 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)SL 600 V12
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
6.1 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)SL 600 V12
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari348 Spider3.4 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
Power
320 hp
239 kW
394 hp
294 kW
Torque
324 Nm
239 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
Fuel consumption
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 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
4,470 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 in
Range score
693 km
431 mi
606 km
377 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
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 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) SL 600 V12
Consumption12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.22 LC100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.77 LC100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,334 LC/year3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8

  • Is 610 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 87 km (54 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12

  • Has 74 hp more
  • Has 246 Nm more
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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