The Comparative Analysis :

Ferrari F430 (05 - 09) vs. Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (10 - 13)

€ 169,600
Ferrari F430 (05 - 09) Ferrari F430
€ 186,800
 Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (10 - 13) Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
€ 169,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 186,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Ferrari F430 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé.
Ferrari F430
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
47.8
Blueprint Ferrari F430 (05 - 09)
75.7
83.6
49.7
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (10 - 13)
76.3
90.4
75.7 in
Width
76.3 in
83.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
90.4 in
47.8 in
Height
49.7 in
Blueprint Ferrari F430 (05 - 09)
102.4
177.6
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (10 - 13)
105.5
182.6
177.6 in
Length
182.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ferrari F430
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Ferrari F430 (05 - 09)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.04 %
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (10 - 13)

General

Ferrari F430
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
F131
Generation
C197
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ferrari F430
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 159
Engine Code
M 159.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.3 L / 210 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
483 hp
at 8500 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 6800 rpm
Ferrari F430
483 hp
563 hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
343 lb‑ft
at 5250 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Ferrari F430
343 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé

Performance

Ferrari F430
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
196 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Ferrari F430

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé

▶ REPLAY
6.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.64 lb/hp
Ferrari F430
6.96 lb/hp
6.64 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ferrari F430
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Ferrari F430
15 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
10 mpg
city
12 mpg
22 mpg
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
400 mi
Ferrari F430
388 mi
400 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
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).
250.1 kWh
Ferrari F430
287.9 kWh
250.1 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
555 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ferrari F430
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
430 lb
Maximum Payload
529 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data