Ferraari!! But the SLS is pretty dang good too!
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series vs Ferrari 458 Speciale
| Category | SLS AMG Black Series | Ferrari 458 Speciale |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 6.2 l V8 | 4.5 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 631 / 622 | 605 / 597 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 635 / 468 | 540 / 398 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1646 / 3629 | 1453 / 3203 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 383 / 378 | 416 / 411 |
| Average price | €255,000 | €248,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | SLS AMG Black Series | Ferrari 458 Speciale |
|---|---|---|
| Sachsenring | 1:33.38 | 1:32.76 |
| Motown Mile | 0:53.66 | 0:51.92 |
| Goodwood Hill climb | 0:55.01 | 0:53.92 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | SLS AMG Black Series | Ferrari 458 Speciale |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 mph | 1.9 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.2 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 3.9 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 4.8 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 5.8 s | 5.7 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 7.0 s | 6.1 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 11.6 s | 11.1 s |
| 0 - 140 mph | 13.7 s | 12.9 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 16.4 s | 15.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.0 s @ 106.3 mph | 7.3 s @ 110.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 11.1 s @ 129.8 mph | 10.7 s @ 135.5 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | SLS AMG Black Series | Ferrari 458 Speciale |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.7 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.1 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 2.5 s | 2.6 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.6 s | 3.0 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 4.8 s | 4.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 7.5 s | 6.1 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 8.5 s | 7.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 10.1 s | 9.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 3.9 s | 3.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 5.3 s | 4.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 7.3 s | 6.2 s |
General performance
| Category | SLS AMG Black Series | Ferrari 458 Speciale |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 315 kph (196 mph) | 325 kph (202 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 11.1 s @ 764 ft | 9.7 s @ 682 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.83 g (8 m/s²) | 1.02 g (10 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 72.4 kph (45.0 mph) | 71.3 kph (44.3 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 12.5 l/100 km (19 mpg US / 23 UK) | 19.9 l/100 km (12 mpg US / 14 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.11 g (11 m/s²) | 1.01 g (10 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 31 m (103 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 123 m (404 ft) | 113 m (371 ft) |
Summary
| Category | SLS AMG Black Series | Ferrari 458 Speciale |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 283 | 300 |
| Straight line speed | 2465 | 3058 |
| Total | 2747 | 3358 |
Verdict
458 Speciale is the fastest by a small margin.
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BR2+ 12y ago
The Yellow on looks and sounds far better. The red one prolly is more thrilling to drive, and prolly 20k more expensive. Exterior: Black, Interior: Black, Engine: Black, Sound: Black, Fun: ?, On paper id take the Black. dunno otherwise, the 458 was never a great looking car to me, However, make it white with a white and black interior with black and white rims, that's another story.
Piorun 12y ago
I think Specialle will be faster. Its Mid engined, lighter, very much upgraded comare to standard 458 in many areas.
SLS was originally a GT car, 458 Italia - track/road car. Ferrari is more agile, it has fair more potential on track.
And again, comparing Ferrari to Mercedes. If merc flag ship sport GT is SLS then Ferrari flagship sport GR is F12 Berlinetta which is far more superior.
