The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M (09 - 09)
€ 87,500
€ 255,400
€ 87,500
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 Sportmotor is 2.1 inches longer, 4.1 inches narrower and 3.3 inches taller than the Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M.
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
51.9
71.7
81.7
48.6
75.7
83.6
71.7 in
Width
75.7 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.6 in
51.9 in
Height
48.6 in
100.8
179.8
102.4
177.6
179.8 in
Length
177.6 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
16.43 %
General
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
R230
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 Sportmotor
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.968
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
312 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
503 hp
at 8500 rpm
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
312 hp
503 hp
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
347 lb‑ft
at 5250 rpm
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
266 lb‑ft
347 lb‑ft
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Performance
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
155 mph
Maximum Speed
196 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
▶ REPLAY
12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.68 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
12.89 lb/hp
6.68 lb/hp
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
24 mpg
15 mpg
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
16 mpg
city
No data
32 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
502 mi
Range
376 mi
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
502 mi
376 mi
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
297.4 kWh
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
187.5 kWh
297.4 kWh
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
579 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
342 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
