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Mercedes SL Class vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (816 HP vs 830 HP), boot space and price (112700 £ vs 338600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe?

Mercedes SL Class

Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe

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

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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 SL Class has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 112700 £, while the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe costs 338600 £. That’s a price difference of around 225867 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes SL Class manages with 9 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe with 15.50 L. The difference is about 6.50 L per 100 km.

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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 12Cilindri Coupe has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 830 HP compared to 816 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the is quicker – completing the sprint in , while the takes . That’s about faster.

In terms of top speed, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe performs barely noticeable better – reaching 340 km/h, while the Mercedes SL Class tops out at 317 km/h. The difference is around 23 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes SL Class pulls significantly stronger with 1420 Nm compared to 678 Nm. That’s about 742 Nm difference.

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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 significantly more seating capacity – 4 vs 2.

In curb weight, Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe is slightly lighter – 1560 kg compared to 1810 kg. The difference is around 250 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe offers to a small extent more room – 270 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes SL Class shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £112,700
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Mercedes SL Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 381 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 9 - 13.6 L
  • Electric Range : 12 km
Mercedes SL Class
Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe

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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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Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe
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Costs and Consumption

Price
112700 - 219300 £
Price
338600 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L
Consumption L/100km
15.50 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
353 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
92 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
2
Curb weight
1810 - 2195 kg
Curb weight
1560 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
270 L
Length
4697 - 4705 mm
Length
4733 mm
Width
1915 mm
Width
1980 mm
Height
1354 - 1359 mm
Height
1292 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
381 - 816 HP
Power HP
830 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.90 s
Max Speed
260 - 317 km/h
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
480 - 1420 Nm
Torque
678 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
280 - 600 kW
Power kW
611 kW
Engine capacity
1991 - 3982 cm3
Engine capacity
6496 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 available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.