Both the Roma and the AMG SL have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control and electronic stability systems to prevent skidding.
Compare the2023 Ferrari Roma VS 2022 Mercedes AMG SL
Safety
Warranty
The Roma comes with a full 3-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The AMG SL’s 50,000-mile basic warranty expires sooner.
Ferrari pays for scheduled maintenance on the Roma for 7 years and unlimited miles. Ferrari will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. Mercedes doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the AMG SL.
Engine
The Roma’s 3.9 turbo V8 produces 143 more horsepower (612 vs. 469) and 45 lbs.-ft. more torque (561 vs. 516) than the AMG SL 55’s standard 4.0 turbo V8. The Roma’s 3.9 turbo V8 produces 35 more horsepower (612 vs. 577) than the AMG SL 63’s standard 4.0 turbo V8.
Fuel Economy and Range
On the EPA test cycle the Roma gets better mileage than the AMG SL:
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RWD |
3.9 turbo V8 |
17 city/22 hwy |
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AWD |
63 4.0 turbo V8 |
14 city/21 hwy |
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55 4.0 turbo V8 |
14 city/21 hwy |
The Roma has 2.6 gallons more fuel capacity than the AMG SL (21.1 vs. 18.5 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.
The Roma has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The AMG SL doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.
Tires and Wheels
The Roma’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the AMG SL’s standard 40 series front tires.
Suspension and Handling
For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Roma is 2 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the AMG SL.
For better maneuverability, the Roma’s turning circle is 5.3 feet tighter than the AMG SL’s (35.4 feet vs. 40.7 feet).
Chassis
The Ferrari Roma may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 850 pounds less than the Mercedes AMG SL.
Passenger Space
Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the Roma a Subcompact car, while the AMG SL is rated a Minicompact.
The Roma has 4 cubic feet more passenger volume than the AMG SL (80 vs. 76).
Cargo Capacity
The Roma’s standard rear seats fold to accommodate long and bulky cargo. The AMG SL doesn’t offer folding rear seats.