The Comparative Analysis :
Ferrari F430 Spider (05 - 09) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 16)
€ 186,500
Ferrari F430 Spider € 161,500
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
€ 186,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 161,500
ⓘ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 12.1 cm shorter, 4.6 cm wider and 6.6 cm lower than the Mercedes SL 63 AMG.
Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
1923 mm
Width
1877 mm
2123 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2099 mm
1234 mm
Height
1300 mm
4512 mm
Length
4633 mm
2600 mm
Wheelbase
2585 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1845 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2180 kg
Weight Difference:
250 kg
13.55 %
General
Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
F131
Generation
R231
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Code
M 157.983
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4308 CC
Engine Capacity
5461 CC
483 bhp
at 8500 rpm
Power
577 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Ferrari F430 Spider
483 bhp
577 bhp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
465 NM
at 5250 rpm
Max. Torque
900 NM
at 2250 rpm
Ferrari F430 Spider
465 NM
900 NM
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Performance
Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
Ferrari F430 Spider
62 mph
62
mph
mph
58 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
▶ REPLAY
3.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.2 kg/bhp
Ferrari F430 Spider
3.3 kg/bhp
3.2 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Ferrari F430 Spider
19 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
12 mpg
city
20 mpg
27 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 L
388 mi
Range
475 mi
Ferrari F430 Spider
388 mi
475 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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).
185.7 kWh
Ferrari F430 Spider
287.9 kWh
185.7 kWh
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
345 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
125 kg
Maximum Payload
335 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
504 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data