The Comparative Analysis :
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M (09 - 09) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
€ 255,400

€ 240,200

€ 255,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 240,200
ⓘ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 4.8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG.
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
48.6
75.7
83.6
51.2
73.9
82.6
75.7 in
Width
73.9 in
83.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
48.6 in
Height
51.2 in
102.4
177.6
101.8
182.4
177.6 in
Length
182.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
3362 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
937 lb
21.8 %

General
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
F131
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 65 AMG
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Code
M 279.981

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.3 L / 210 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
503 hp
at 8500 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
503 hp
621 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
347 lb‑ft
at 5250 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
347 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
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 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec

Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
▶ REPLAY
6.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.92 lb/hp
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
6.68 lb/hp
6.92 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
15 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
No data
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
376 mi
Range
391 mi
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
376 mi
391 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).
225.5 kWh
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
297.4 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
579 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
342 lb
Maximum Payload
573 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data