The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M (09 - 09)

€ 95,900
Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) Mercedes SL 350
€ 255,400
 Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M (09 - 09) Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
€ 95,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 255,400

ⓘ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 Mercedes SL 350 is 4.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 3.2 inches taller than the Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M.
Mercedes SL 350
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
73.9
82.6
48.6
Blueprint Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M (09 - 09)
75.7
83.6
73.9 in
Width
75.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.6 in
51.8 in
Height
48.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
101.8
181.8
Blueprint Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M (09 - 09)
102.4
177.6
181.8 in
Length
177.6 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 350
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3704 lb
Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.5 %
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M (09 - 09)

General

Mercedes SL 350
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
R231
Generation
F131
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

Mercedes SL 350
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.954
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
503 hp
at 8500 rpm
Mercedes SL 350
302 hp
503 hp
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
347 lb‑ft
at 5250 rpm
Mercedes SL 350
273 lb‑ft
347 lb‑ft
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M

Performance

Mercedes SL 350
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
155 mph
Maximum Speed
196 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 350

62 mph 62
mph

167 ft
0.000 sec

Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M

▶ REPLAY
12.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.68 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 350
12.3 lb/hp
6.68 lb/hp
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 350
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Mercedes SL 350
35 mpg
15 mpg
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
25 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
594 mi
Range
376 mi
Mercedes SL 350
594 mi
376 mi
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
297.4 kWh
Mercedes SL 350
128.7 kWh
297.4 kWh
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
579 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 350
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
342 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data