Ferrari 458 Italia vs Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2020 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG
Overview
| Spec | Ferrari 458 ItaliaBase | Mercedes-Benz S65 AMGAMG S 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | AMG S 65 |
| Body style | Coupe | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2015 | 2020 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ferrari 458 ItaliaBase | Mercedes-Benz S65 AMGAMG S 65 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $239,340 | $235,600 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ferrari 458 ItaliaBase | Mercedes-Benz S65 AMGAMG S 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 14 MPG | 16 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 13 MPG | 13 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 17 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 22.7 gal | 24.3 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Ferrari 458 ItaliaBase | Mercedes-Benz S65 AMGAMG S 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 562 hp | 621 hp (best) |
| Torque | 398 lb-ft | 738 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 4.5 L | 6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V8 | V12 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ferrari 458 ItaliaBase | Mercedes-Benz S65 AMGAMG S 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 2 seats | 5 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Cargo volume | — | 16.6 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | — | 5,093 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.1 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 124.6 in (best) |
| Length | 178.2 in | 208.5 in (best) |
| Width | — | 76 in (best) |
| Height | 47.8 in | 59 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ferrari 458 ItaliaBase | Mercedes-Benz S65 AMGAMG S 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 2 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ferrari 458 Italia | Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $239,340 MSRP(Currently comparing) | AMG S 65 $235,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
Ferrari 458 Italia vs Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG FAQ
- Which is better: 2015 Ferrari 458 Italia or 2020 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2015 Ferrari 458 Italia vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2015 Ferrari 458 Italia or 2020 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG starts lower at $235,600.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2015 Ferrari 458 Italia or 2020 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG?
- The 2020 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (235,600).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2015 Ferrari 458 Italia or 2020 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG?
- The 2020 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (16).
- Which has better horsepower: 2015 Ferrari 458 Italia or 2020 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG?
- The 2020 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG leads on horsepower in this comparison (621).
- Which has better seats: 2015 Ferrari 458 Italia or 2020 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG?
- The 2020 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG leads on seats in this comparison (5).