The Comparative Analysis :
Ferrari F430 Spider (05 - 09) vs. Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 186,500
€ 150,100
€ 186,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 150,100
ⓘ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 5.4 cm shorter, 10.3 cm wider and 6.4 cm lower than the Mercedes SL 600.
Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 600
1234
1923
2123
1298
1820
2075
1923 mm
Width
1820 mm
2123 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2075 mm
1234 mm
Height
1298 mm
2600
4512
2560
4566
4512 mm
Length
4566 mm
2600 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 600
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
2045 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2320 kg
Weight Difference:
450 kg
22 %
General
Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 600
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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 600
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Code
M 275.954
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4308 CC
Engine Capacity
5513 CC
483 bhp
at 8500 rpm
Power
510 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Ferrari F430 Spider
483 bhp
510 bhp
Mercedes SL 600
465 NM
at 5250 rpm
Max. Torque
830 NM
at 1900 rpm
Ferrari F430 Spider
465 NM
830 NM
Mercedes SL 600
Performance
Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 600
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
Ferrari F430 Spider
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 600
▶ REPLAY
3.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.01 kg/bhp
Ferrari F430 Spider
3.3 kg/bhp
4.01 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 600
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 600
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Ferrari F430 Spider
19 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 600
12 mpg
city
13 mpg
27 mpg
motorway
30 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
388 mi
Range
358 mi
Ferrari F430 Spider
388 mi
358 mi
Mercedes SL 600
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).
263.3 kWh
Ferrari F430 Spider
287.9 kWh
263.3 kWh
Mercedes SL 600
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
345 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 600
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
125 kg
Maximum Payload
275 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
339 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
