The Comparative Analysis :

Ferrari F430 Spider (05 - 09) vs. Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)

€ 186,500
Ferrari F430 Spider (05 - 09) Ferrari F430 Spider
€ 123,100
 Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) Mercedes SL 500
€ 186,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 123,100

ⓘ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 4.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 3.2 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 500.
Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 500
48.6
Blueprint Ferrari F430 Spider (05 - 09)
75.7
83.6
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
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 Spider (05 - 09)
102.4
177.6
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
101.8
182.3
177.6 in
Length
182.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 500
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4795 lb
Ferrari F430 Spider (05 - 09)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.14 %
Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)

General

Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 500
F131
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 500
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.927
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.3 L / 210 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
483 hp
at 8500 rpm
Power
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
Ferrari F430 Spider
483 hp
450 hp
Mercedes SL 500
343 lb‑ft
at 5250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Ferrari F430 Spider
343 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 500

Performance

Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 500
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Ferrari F430 Spider

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500

▶ REPLAY
7.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.79 lb/hp
Ferrari F430 Spider
7.28 lb/hp
8.79 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Ferrari F430 Spider
15 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
10 mpg
city
19 mpg
22 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
449 mi
Ferrari F430 Spider
388 mi
449 mi
Mercedes SL 500
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).
170.4 kWh
Ferrari F430 Spider
287.9 kWh
170.4 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
555 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
276 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data