Car comparison

Ferrari SA Aperta 6.0 V12vsMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) GT 6.2 V8

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

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Ferrari SA Aperta

6.0 V12

670 hp5999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2010-2010
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197)

GT 6.2 V8

591 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2013

Comparison overview

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Ferrari SA Aperta 6.0 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    335 km/h
    208 mph Unrestricted
    325 km/h
    202 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    670 hp
    500 kW
  • Lightest
    1,595 kg
    3,516 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    420 hp/t
    313 kW/t
    2.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    35/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrariSA Aperta6.0 V12Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)GT 6.2 V8
Power
670hp500kW
591hp441kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
1,705kg3,759lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.0s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
58.6s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
9.6s
Calculated
10.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.1s
Calculated
11.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
420hp/t313kW/t191hp/1000 lb
Calculated
356hp/t265kW/t161hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
389Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
392Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
600km373mi
Calculated
644km400mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,999cc366cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length
4,700mm185in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,962mm77in
1,939mm76in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,261mm50in
Wheelbase
2,750mm108in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,680mm66in
1,682mm66in
Rear track
1,640mm65in
1,651mm65in
Trunk volume
350L
173L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
105L
85L
CO2 emissions
411g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari SA Aperta 6.0 V12Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) GT 6.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Ferrari SA Aperta 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) GT 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FerrariSA Aperta6.0 V128,250 rpm6,500 rpm8,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)GT 6.2 V86,800 rpm4,750 rpm7,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrariSA Aperta6.0 V12Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)GT 6.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.6 s
10.4 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
36.1 s
46.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.1 s
11.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
218 km/h
135 mph
211 km/h
131 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariSA Aperta6.0 V12
670 hp
500 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)GT 6.2 V8
591 hp
441 kW

Ferrari SA Aperta 6.0 V12 has 79 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) GT 6.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) GT 6.2 V8 and Ferrari SA Aperta 6.0 V12: 79 hp (59 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariSA Aperta6.0 V12
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)GT 6.2 V8
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariSA Aperta6.0 V12
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)GT 6.2 V8
1,660 kg
3,660 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariSA Aperta6.0 V12
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)GT 6.2 V8
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariSA Aperta6.0 V123.6 s
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)GT 6.2 V83.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari SA Aperta 6.0 V12 and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) GT 6.2 V8: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariSA Aperta6.0 V12
17.5 L/100 km
13.4 mpg US
16.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)GT 6.2 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) GT 6.2 V8 and Ferrari SA Aperta 6.0 V12: 4.3 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
FerrariSA Aperta6.0 V12
420 hp/t
313 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)GT 6.2 V8
356 hp/t
265 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariSA Aperta6.0 V12
600 km
373 mi
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)GT 6.2 V8
644 km
400 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FerrariSA Aperta6.0 V12
670 hp
500 kW
3.6 s
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)GT 6.2 V8
591 hp
441 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 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
FerrariSA Aperta6.0 V12
Power
670 hp
500 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,700 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)GT 6.2 V8
Power
591 hp
441 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
173 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,261 mm
49.6 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
FerrariSA Aperta6.0 V12
Power
670 hp
500 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
17.5 L/100 km
13.4 mpg US
16.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)GT 6.2 V8
Power
591 hp
441 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) GT 6.2 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
FerrariSA Aperta6.0 V12
17.5 L/100 km
13.4 mpg US
16.1 mpg UK
3.6 s
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)GT 6.2 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
3.7 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
FerrariSA Aperta6.0 V12
420 hp/t
313 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
17.5 L/100 km
13.4 mpg US
16.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)GT 6.2 V8
356 hp/t
265 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrariSA Aperta6.0 V12Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)GT 6.2 V8
Power
670 hp
500 kW
591 hp
441 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
17.5 L/100 km
13.4 mpg US
16.1 mpg UK
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,700 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
173 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,261 mm
49.6 in
Range score
600 km
373 mi
644 km
400 mi
CO2 score
411 g/km
-
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
173 L
6.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
420 hp/t
313 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
356 hp/t
265 kW/t
2.8 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari SA Aperta 6.0 V12Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) GT 6.2 V8
Consumption17.5 L/100 km13.4 mpg US16.1 mpg UK13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km30.63 LC100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi49.29 LC100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,625 L693 US gal577 UK gal1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,594 LC/year3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari SA Aperta 6.0 V12

  • Has 79 hp more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 64 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 177 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) GT 6.2 V8

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Uses 4.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 44 km (27 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

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