The Comparative Analysis :
Ferrari F430 Spider (05 - 09) vs. Mercedes SL 300 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 186,500
€ 82,600
€ 186,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600
ⓘ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 Spider is 5.4 cm shorter, 10.3 cm wider and 8.3 cm lower than the Mercedes SL 300.
Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 300
1234
1923
2123
1317
1820
2075
1923 mm
Width
1820 mm
2123 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2075 mm
1234 mm
Height
1317 mm
2600
4512
2560
4566
4512 mm
Length
4566 mm
2600 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 300
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1815 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg
Weight Difference:
220 kg
12.12 %
General
Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 300
F131
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 300
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.949
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4308 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
483 bhp
at 8500 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Ferrari F430 Spider
483 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes SL 300
465 NM
at 5250 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Ferrari F430 Spider
465 NM
300 NM
Mercedes SL 300
Performance
Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 300
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
Ferrari F430 Spider
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 300
▶ REPLAY
3.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.96 kg/bhp
Ferrari F430 Spider
3.3 kg/bhp
7.96 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 300
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Ferrari F430 Spider
19 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes SL 300
12 mpg
city
21 mpg
27 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
388 mi
Range
534 mi
Ferrari F430 Spider
388 mi
534 mi
Mercedes SL 300
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).
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).
176.2 kWh
Ferrari F430 Spider
287.9 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 300
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
345 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 300
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
125 kg
Maximum Payload
295 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
339 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
