Head to head
Ferrari 488 Spider vs Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
The Ferrari 488 Spider is a twin-turbo v8 convertible supercar. The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is a two-seat folding hard-top roadster.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Ferrari 488 Spider | Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-60mph | 3.0 seconds | 5.8 seconds (SLK300) to 4.5 seconds (AMG SLK55) |
| Engine | 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 | - |
| Power | 670PS (660hp) at 8,000rpm | - |
| Top speed | approx. 202mph | - |
| Seats | 2 | - |
| SLK300 power | - | 241hp |
| SLK350 power | - | 302hp |
| AMG SLK55 power | - | 415hp |
| Boot capacity | - | 10.1cu ft roof up, 6.4cu ft roof down |
Sources: Ferrari 488 Spider, Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 488 Spider if...
An open-top V8 supercar hired for weddings, birthdays and other occasions where the noise and presence matter as much as the drive. Its folding hardtop makes it usable as a everyday-ish hire car in good weather, unlike a fixed-roof track special.
Listed by
- D.H.CULLEN Car Hire Specialists - London
Buy or hire the SLK-Class if...
A compact two-seat roadster with a folding metal hard-top, popular on the used and specialist rental market as an affordable sunny-day convertible. Later replaced by the SLC.
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Common questions
What is the difference between the Ferrari 488 Spider and the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class?
The Ferrari 488 Spider is a twin-turbo V8 convertible supercar; the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is a two-seat folding hard-top roadster.
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