The Comparative Analysis :

Ferrari F430 Spider (05 - 09) vs. Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)

€ 186,500
Ferrari F430 Spider (05 - 09) Ferrari F430 Spider
€ 517,700
 Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09) Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
€ 186,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 517,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ferrari F430 Spider is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster.
Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
48.6
Blueprint Ferrari F430 Spider (05 - 09)
75.7
83.6
50
Blueprint Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)
75.1
83
75.7 in
Width
75.1 in
83.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
48.6 in
Height
50 in
Blueprint Ferrari F430 Spider (05 - 09)
102.4
177.6
Blueprint Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)
106.3
183.3
177.6 in
Length
183.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3926 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Ferrari F430 Spider (05 - 09)
Weight Difference:
410 lb
10.44 %
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)

General

Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
F131
Generation
C199
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 155
Engine Code
M 155.980
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
8
4.3 L / 210 cu in
Displacement
5.4 L / 264 cu in
483 hp
at 8500 rpm
Power
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
Ferrari F430 Spider
483 hp
617 hp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
343 lb‑ft
at 5250 rpm
Max. Torque
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Ferrari F430 Spider
343 lb‑ft
575 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster

Performance

Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
193 mph
Maximum Speed
208 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Ferrari F430 Spider

62 mph 62
mph

164 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster

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7.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.36 lb/hp
Ferrari F430 Spider
7.28 lb/hp
6.36 lb/hp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Ferrari F430 Spider
15 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
10 mpg
city
11 mpg
22 mpg
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
416 mi
Ferrari F430 Spider
388 mi
416 mi
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
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).
274.7 kWh
Ferrari F430 Spider
287.9 kWh
274.7 kWh
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
555 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ferrari F430 Spider
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
276 lb
Maximum Payload
439 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data