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Mercedes SL Class vs Ferrari Roma Convertible - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (816 HP vs 620 HP), boot space and price (112700 £ vs 207700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Ferrari Roma Convertible?

Mercedes SL Class

Ferrari Roma Convertible

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

SL Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes SL Class has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 112700 £ , while the Ferrari Roma Convertible costs 207700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 94995 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes SL Class manages with 9 L and is therefore slightly more efficient than the Ferrari Roma Convertible with 10.30 L. The difference is about 1.30 L per 100 km.

SL Class

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 Mercedes SL Class has a evident edge – offering 816 HP compared to 620 HP. That’s roughly 196 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.90 s, while the Ferrari Roma Convertible takes 3.40 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Ferrari Roma Convertible performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 320 km/h, while the Mercedes SL Class tops out at 317 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes SL Class pulls decisively stronger with 1420 Nm compared to 760 Nm. That’s about 660 Nm difference.

SL Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In curb weight, Ferrari Roma Convertible is slight lighter – 1654 kg compared to 1810 kg. The difference is around 156 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Ferrari Roma Convertible offers to a small extent more room – 272 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 32 L.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes SL Class proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes SL Class is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £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 : 381 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 9 - 13.6 L
  • Electric Range : 12 km
Mercedes SL Class
Ferrari Roma Convertible

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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 Roma Convertible

The Ferrari Roma Spider dresses the marque’s drama in a restrained, almost polite suit, folding its roof away to reveal a cabin that feels as civilized as it does intoxicating. Behind the wheel it serves grand touring manners with a playful shove and soundtrack, perfect for drivers who want thrilling Ferrari emotion without the daily fuss.

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Mercedes SL Class
Ferrari Roma Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
112700 - 219300 £
Price
207700 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L
Consumption L/100km
10.30 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
234 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
2
Doors
2
Curb weight
1810 - 2195 kg
Curb weight
1654 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
272 L
Length
4697 - 4705 mm
Length
4656 mm
Width
1915 mm
Width
1974 mm
Height
1354 - 1359 mm
Height
1306 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
620 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.40 s
Max Speed
260 - 317 km/h
Max Speed
320 km/h
Torque
480 - 1420 Nm
Torque
760 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
280 - 600 kW
Power kW
456 kW
Engine capacity
1991 - 3982 cm3
Engine capacity
3855 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
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 shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.