The Comparative Analysis :

Ferrari F430 (05 - 09) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)

€ 169,600
Ferrari F430 (05 - 09) Ferrari F430
€ 327,300
 Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
€ 169,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 327,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Ferrari F430 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 3.8 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series.
Ferrari F430
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
47.8
Blueprint Ferrari F430 (05 - 09)
75.7
83.6
51.6
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
77.2
85
75.7 in
Width
77.2 in
83.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
47.8 in
Height
51.6 in
Blueprint Ferrari F430 (05 - 09)
102.4
177.6
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
100.8
180.7
177.6 in
Length
180.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Ferrari F430
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
3362 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Ferrari F430 (05 - 09)
Weight Difference:
761 lb
18.46 %
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)

General

Ferrari F430
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
F131
Generation
R230
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Ferrari F430
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Code
M 275.983
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4.3 L / 210 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
483 hp
at 8500 rpm
Power
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Ferrari F430
483 hp
661 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
343 lb‑ft
at 5250 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Ferrari F430
343 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series

Performance

Ferrari F430
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
196 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Ferrari F430

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series

▶ REPLAY
6.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.24 lb/hp
Ferrari F430
6.96 lb/hp
6.24 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ferrari F430
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Ferrari F430
15 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
10 mpg
city
No data
22 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
345 mi
Ferrari F430
388 mi
345 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Environmental Impact
287.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
272.8 kWh
Ferrari F430
287.9 kWh
272.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
555 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ferrari F430
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
430 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data