The Comparative Analysis :

Ferrari F430 Spider (05 - 09) vs. Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

€ 186,500
Ferrari F430 Spider (05 - 09) Ferrari F430 Spider
€ 87,500
 Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
€ 186,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,500

ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter, 4.1 inches wider and 3.3 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor.
Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
48.6
Blueprint Ferrari F430 Spider (05 - 09)
75.7
83.6
51.9
Blueprint Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
71.7
81.7
75.7 in
Width
71.7 in
83.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
48.6 in
Height
51.9 in
Blueprint Ferrari F430 Spider (05 - 09)
102.4
177.6
Blueprint Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
100.8
179.8
177.6 in
Length
179.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
3516 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Ferrari F430 Spider (05 - 09)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.6 %
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

General

Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
F131
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.968
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.3 L / 210 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
483 hp
at 8500 rpm
Power
312 hp
at 6500 rpm
Ferrari F430 Spider
483 hp
312 hp
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
343 lb‑ft
at 5250 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Ferrari F430 Spider
343 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor

Performance

Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Ferrari F430 Spider

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor

▶ REPLAY
7.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Ferrari F430 Spider
7.28 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Ferrari F430 Spider
15 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
10 mpg
city
16 mpg
22 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
502 mi
Ferrari F430 Spider
388 mi
502 mi
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
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).
187.5 kWh
Ferrari F430 Spider
287.9 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
555 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
380 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
276 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data