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Mercedes SL Class vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 830 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 338,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe?

Mercedes SL Class vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
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Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe

  • only slightly more power
  • a bit lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

SL Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes SL Class is substantially cheaper – starting at 112,700 £ , while the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe costs 338,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 225,867 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes SL Class uses 9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe with 15.5 L/100km. The difference is about 6.5 L/100km.

12Cilindri Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe offers only slightly more power – delivering 830 HP compared to 816 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 2.9 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers clearly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 678 Nm. That’s about 742 Nm more.

SL Class

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 SL Class offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe is a bit lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 250 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe offers a bit more boot space – 270 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 30 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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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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Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe

The Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe is an intoxicating blend of old-school drama and modern composure, with a soundtrack and presence that steals attention wherever it goes. It’s a car for someone who wants more than transportation — a daily piece of theatre that rewards bold driving and refuses to be subtle, but it will happily demand commitment in return.

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Mercedes SL Class
Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
338,600 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
15.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
353 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
92 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
270 L
Length
-
Length
4,733 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
1,292 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
830 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
678 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
611 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
6,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Ferrari
What drive types are available for the Mercedes SL Class?

The Mercedes SL Class is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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