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Mercedes SL Class vs Ferrari 296 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 396,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Ferrari 296 Roadster?

Mercedes SL Class vs Ferrari 296 Roadster: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • considerably cheaper
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Ferrari 296 Roadster

  • barely more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

SL Class

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 SL Class is considerably cheaper – starting at 112,700 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Roadster costs 396,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 283,296 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ferrari 296 Roadster uses 8.9 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Ferrari 296 Roadster offers moderately more range – reaching up to 15 km, about 3 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

296 Roadster

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 296 Roadster offers barely more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 816 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Roadster is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Mercedes SL Class takes 2.9 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers significantly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 755 Nm. That’s about 665 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 296 Roadster is barely lighter – 1,760 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 50 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes SL Class carries substantially more – 375 kg compared to 220 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes SL Class is far ahead overall 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
396,000 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,760 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
220 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
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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