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Ferrari SF90 Coupe vs Mercedes SL Class comparison

Compare performance (1,000 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (377,100 £ vs 112,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ferrari SF90 Coupe or Mercedes SL Class?

Ferrari SF90 Coupe vs Mercedes SL Class: Key differences

Ferrari SF90 Coupe

  • slightly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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Mercedes SL Class

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

SF90 Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes SL Class is substantially cheaper – starting at 112,700 £ , while the Ferrari SF90 Coupe costs 377,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 264,438 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ferrari SF90 Coupe uses 6.5 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Ferrari SF90 Coupe offers clearly more range – reaching up to 25 km, about 13 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

SL Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ferrari SF90 Coupe offers slightly more power – delivering 1,000 HP compared to 816 HP. That’s roughly 184 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari SF90 Coupe is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Mercedes SL Class takes 2.9 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers clearly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 1,066 Nm. That’s about 354 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Mercedes SL Class offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari SF90 Coupe is a bit lighter – 1,645 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 165 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes SL Class offers significantly more boot space – 240 L compared to 74 L. That’s a difference of about 166 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes SL Class stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £112,700
SL Class

Mercedes SL Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 435 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9 - 13.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 12 km
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Ferrari SF90 Coupe

The Ferrari SF90 is a no-compromise halo car that marries raw supercar theatrics with an unexpectedly usable daily temperament, delivering hair-raising performance alongside civilized manners when you want them. For buyers after cutting-edge tech wrapped in prancing-horse glamour, the SF90 is intoxicating, attention-grabbing and guaranteed to put a grin on your face every time you press the loud pedal.

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Mercedes SL Class

The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
377,100 £
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
25 km
Electric Range
12 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
169 g/km
co2
206 - 309 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,645 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
74 L
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Length
4,704 mm
Length
-
Width
1,973 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Height
1,186 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
145 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
1,000 HP
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
340 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
1,066 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
735 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
3,990 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2020
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ferrari
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Ferrari SF90 Coupe have?

The Ferrari SF90 Coupe is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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