The Comparative Analysis :
Ferrari F430 Scuderia (09 - 09) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
€ 206,300

€ 327,300

€ 206,300
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 Scuderia 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 Scuderia
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
47.8
75.7
83.6
51.6
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
102.4
177.6
100.8
180.7
177.6 in
Length
180.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Ferrari F430 Scuderia
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
3208 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
915 lb
22.19 %

General
Ferrari F430 Scuderia
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ferrari F430 Scuderia
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
503 hp
at 8500 rpm
Power
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Ferrari F430 Scuderia
503 hp
661 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
347 lb‑ft
at 5250 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Ferrari F430 Scuderia
347 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Performance
Ferrari F430 Scuderia
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
199 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec

Ferrari F430 Scuderia
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
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6.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.24 lb/hp
Ferrari F430 Scuderia
6.38 lb/hp
6.24 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ferrari F430 Scuderia
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Ferrari F430 Scuderia
15 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
376 mi
Range
345 mi
Ferrari F430 Scuderia
376 mi
345 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Environmental Impact
297.4 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).
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 Scuderia
297.4 kWh
272.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
579 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ferrari F430 Scuderia
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data