Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG vs Ferrari California GT
| Category | SL 63 AMG | California GT |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 6.2 l V8 | 4.3 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 525 / 518 | 460 / 453 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 630 / 465 | 485 / 358 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1976 / 4356 | 1803 / 3975 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 266 / 262 | 255 / 251 |
| Average price | €155,000 | €194,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | SL 63 AMG | California GT |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:15.00 | 1:13.50 |
| Autocar Wet Handling Track | 1:10.30 | 1:09.60 |
| Autocar Dry Handling Track | 1:14.60 | 1:13.20 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | SL 63 AMG | California GT |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.8 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.6 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.4 s | 2.6 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.0 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 5.7 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 7.0 s | 5.7 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 8.5 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.5 s | 8.6 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 23.4 s | 22.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.9 s @ 96.3 mph | 8.5 s @ 98.8 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.4 s | 11.9 s @ 117.4 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | SL 63 AMG | California GT |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.6 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.4 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.5 s | 3.0 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.5 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.2 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 7.9 s | 7.1 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.1 s | 9.2 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 12.5 s | 11.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 14.4 s | 12.2 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | SL 63 AMG | California GT |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.7 s | 3.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.1 s | 4.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 9.3 s | 6.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 9.4 s | 7.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 14.0 s | 9.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 19.1 s | 13.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.4 s | 3.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 10.4 s | 10.2 s |
| 5 - 60 mph | 4.5 s | 4.5 s |
General performance
| Category | SL 63 AMG | California GT |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 299 kph (186 mph) | 312 kph (194 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.68 g (7 m/s²) | 0.76 g (8 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 65.7 kph (40.8 mph) | 67.1 kph (41.7 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 15.9 l/100 km (15 mpg US / 18 UK) | 12.3 l/100 km (19 mpg US / 23 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.90 g (9 m/s²) | 0.99 g (10 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (120 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 147 m (483 ft) | 141 m (461 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 48 m (158 ft) | 46 m (151 ft) |
Summary
| Category | SL 63 AMG | California GT |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 95 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 73 | 100 |
| Overall | 86 | 100 |
Verdict
California GT is the fastest by considerable margin.
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