The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Ferrari F430 (05 - 09)
€ 127,500
![Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_C217.png)
€ 169,600
![Ferrari F430 (05 - 09)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Ferrari_F430.webp)
€ 127,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 169,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Mercedes S 500 Coupé is 20.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 7.8 inches taller than the Ferrari F430.
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Ferrari F430
55.6
74.8
83
47.8
75.7
83.6
74.8 in
Width
75.7 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.6 in
55.6 in
Height
47.8 in
115.9
197.9
102.4
177.6
197.9 in
Length
177.6 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Ferrari F430
4608 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
![Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_C217.png)
Weight Difference:
1246 lb
27.04 %
![Ferrari F430 (05 - 09)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Ferrari_F430.png)
General
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Ferrari F430
C217
Generation
F131
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Ferrari F430
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
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4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
483 hp
at 8500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
449 hp
483 hp
Ferrari F430
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 5250 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
516 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Ferrari F430
Performance
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Ferrari F430
155 mph
Maximum Speed
196 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes S 500 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
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Ferrari F430
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10.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.96 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
10.26 lb/hp
6.96 lb/hp
Ferrari F430
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Ferrari F430
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
27 mpg
15 mpg
Ferrari F430
19 mpg
city
10 mpg
33 mpg
highway
22 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
565 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
565 mi
388 mi
Ferrari F430
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
287.9 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
166.7 kWh
287.9 kWh
Ferrari F430
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
555 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Ferrari F430
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
430 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data