The Comparative Analysis :

Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M (09 - 09) vs. Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)

€ 255,400
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M (09 - 09) Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
€ 95,900
 Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) Mercedes SL 350
€ 255,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M is 4.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 3.2 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 350.
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Mercedes SL 350
48.6
Blueprint Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M (09 - 09)
75.7
83.6
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
73.9
82.6
75.7 in
Width
73.9 in
83.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
48.6 in
Height
51.8 in
Blueprint Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M (09 - 09)
102.4
177.6
Blueprint Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
101.8
181.8
177.6 in
Length
181.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Mercedes SL 350
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.5 %
Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)

General

Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Mercedes SL 350
F131
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Mercedes SL 350
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.954
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.3 L / 210 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
503 hp
at 8500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
503 hp
302 hp
Mercedes SL 350
347 lb‑ft
at 5250 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
347 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 350

Performance

Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Mercedes SL 350
196 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

167 ft
0.000 sec

Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 350

▶ REPLAY
6.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.3 lb/hp
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
6.68 lb/hp
12.3 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 350

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Mercedes SL 350
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
15 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes SL 350
No data
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
376 mi
Range
594 mi
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
376 mi
594 mi
Mercedes SL 350
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).
128.7 kWh
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
297.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes SL 350
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
579 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Mercedes SL 350
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
342 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data