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Ferrari SF90 Roadster vs Mercedes GLS comparison

Compare performance (1,000 HP vs 404 HP), boot space and price (409,700 £ vs 92,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ferrari SF90 Roadster or Mercedes GLS?

Ferrari SF90 Roadster vs Mercedes GLS: Key differences

Ferrari SF90 Roadster

  • substantially more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes GLS

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

SF90 Roadster

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes GLS is substantially cheaper – starting at 92,700 £ , while the Ferrari SF90 Roadster costs 409,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 317,052 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ferrari SF90 Roadster uses 6.5 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mercedes GLS with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

GLS

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Ferrari SF90 Roadster offers substantially more power – delivering 1,000 HP compared to 404 HP. That’s roughly 596 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari SF90 Roadster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Mercedes GLS takes 5.6 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari SF90 Roadster delivers clearly more torque with 1,066 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 316 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes GLS offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari SF90 Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,670 kg compared to 2,580 kg. The difference is around 910 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLS offers clearly more boot space – 355 L compared to 74 L. That’s a difference of about 281 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLS is decisively ahead 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 £92,700
GLS

Mercedes GLS

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 336 - 404 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
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Ferrari SF90 Roadster

The SF90 Spider is Ferrari's drop-top flagship, blending blistering hybrid performance with an intoxicating exhaust note and race-bred agility wrapped in theatrical Italian styling. It's shockingly usable for a hypercar, equally at home carving country roads or turning heads at the valet, and it will leave you grinning like you just skipped a very responsible meeting.

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Mercedes GLS

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Mercedes GLS

Costs and Consumption
Price
409,700 £
Price
92,700 - 104,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
25 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
169 g/km
co2
206 - 226 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
7
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Trunk capacity
74 L
Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
4,704 mm
Length
-
Width
1,973 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,186 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
810 - 820 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
1,000 HP
Power HP
336 - 404 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
340 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
1,066 Nm
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
735 kW
Power kW
247 - 297 kW
Engine capacity
3,990 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2021
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ferrari
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Ferrari SF90 Roadster offered with different drivetrains?

The Ferrari SF90 Roadster is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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