The Comparative Analysis :
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M (09 - 09) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 255,400

€ 225,600

€ 255,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 225,600
ⓘ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 8.6 cm shorter, 10.3 cm wider and 6.1 cm lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG.
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
1234
1923
2123
1295
1820
2075
1923 mm
Width
1820 mm
2123 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2075 mm
1234 mm
Height
1295 mm
2600
4512
2560
4598
4512 mm
Length
4598 mm
2600 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
1525 kg
Kerb Weight
2120 kg
1680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2385 kg

Weight Difference:
595 kg
28.07 %

General
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
F131
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Code
M 275.981

4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4308 CC
Engine Capacity
5980 CC
503 bhp
at 8500 rpm
Power
604 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
503 bhp
604 bhp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
470 NM
at 5250 rpm
Max. Torque
1000 NM
at 2000 rpm
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
470 NM
1000 NM
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Performance
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
196 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
51 m
0.000 sec

Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
62 mph
62
mph
mph
58 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
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3.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.51 kg/bhp
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
3.03 kg/bhp
3.51 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
18 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
No data
city
13 mpg
No data
motorway
29 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
376 mi
Range
355 mi
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
376 mi
355 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
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).
265.2 kWh
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
297.4 kWh
265.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
155 kg
Maximum Payload
265 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
339 L






No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data