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The Amalfi’s standard lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane. A lane departure warning system costs extra on the AMG SL.
Both the Amalfi and the AMG SL have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras and rear cross-path warning.
The Amalfi 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 Amalfi for 7 years and unlimited miles. Ferrari will pay for oil changes, air filter replacements, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Mercedes doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the AMG SL.
The Amalfi’s 3.9 turbo V8 produces 215 more horsepower (631 vs. 416) and 192 lbs.-ft. more torque (561 vs. 369) than the AMG SL 43’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid. The Amalfi’s 3.9 turbo V8 produces 162 more horsepower (631 vs. 469) and 45 lbs.-ft. more torque (561 vs. 516) than the AMG SL 55’s standard 4.0 turbo V8. The Amalfi’s 3.9 turbo V8 produces 54 more horsepower (631 vs. 577) than the AMG SL 63/Maybach 680’s standard 4.0 turbo V8.
On the EPA test cycle the Amalfi gets better mileage than the AMG SL running its gasoline engine:
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RWD |
3.9 turboV8 |
17 city/22 hwy |
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AWD |
AMG 63 4.0 turbo V8 |
14 city/21 hwy |
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Maybach 680 4.0 turbo V8 |
13 city/20 hwy |
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4.0 turbo V8 Hybrid |
16 city/22 hwy |
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4.0 turbo V8 |
14 city/21 hwy |
The Amalfi has 2.6 gallons more fuel capacity than the AMG SL (21.1 vs. 18.5 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.
The Amalfi’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 43’s standard 45 series front and 40 series rear tires.
For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Amalfi has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch wheels are standard on the AMG SL 43.
For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Amalfi is 2.2 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the AMG SL.
For better maneuverability, the Amalfi’s turning circle is 4 feet tighter than the AMG SL 55/63’s (36.7 feet vs. 40.7 feet). The Amalfi’s turning circle is 6 feet tighter than the AMG SL 43’s (36.7 feet vs. 42.7 feet).
The Ferrari Amalfi may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 600 to 1150 pounds less than the Mercedes AMG SL.
The Amalfi’s standard rear seats fold to accommodate long and bulky cargo. The AMG SL doesn’t offer folding rear seats.
The Amalfi’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The AMG SL does not have an oil pressure gauge.
The Ferrari Amalfi comes in coupe and convertible bodystyles; the Mercedes AMG SL isn’t available as a coupe.