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Ferrari SF90 Roadster vs Mercedes S-Class comparison

Compare performance (1,000 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (409,700 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ferrari SF90 Roadster or Mercedes S-Class?

Ferrari SF90 Roadster vs Mercedes S-Class: Key differences

Ferrari SF90 Roadster

  • visibly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Mercedes S-Class

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes S-Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 104,000 £ , while the Ferrari SF90 Roadster costs 409,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 305,695 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ferrari SF90 Roadster with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes S-Class offers substantially more range – reaching up to 118 km, about 93 km more than the Ferrari SF90 Roadster.

S-Class

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 visibly more power – delivering 1,000 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 365 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari SF90 Roadster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Mercedes S-Class takes 4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari SF90 Roadster delivers noticeably more torque with 1,066 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 216 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes S-Class offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari SF90 Roadster is visibly lighter – 1,670 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 495 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes S-Class offers substantially more boot space – 530 L compared to 74 L. That’s a difference of about 456 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-Class holds a decisive overall lead 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 £104,000
S-Class

Mercedes S-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 336 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 11 L/100km
  • Electric Range 98 - 118 km
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Ferrari SF90 Roadster
Mercedes S-Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
409,700 £
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
25 km
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
169 g/km
co2
50 - 252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
74 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Length
4,704 mm
Length
-
Width
1,973 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
1,186 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
420 - 660 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
1,000 HP
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
340 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
1,066 Nm
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
735 kW
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
3,990 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2021
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
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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