The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Ferrari F430 Spider (05 - 09)

€ 87,500
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
€ 186,500
 Ferrari F430 Spider (05 - 09) Ferrari F430 Spider
€ 87,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 186,500

ⓘ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 Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor is 2.1 inches longer, 4.1 inches narrower and 3.3 inches taller than the Ferrari F430 Spider.
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Ferrari F430 Spider
51.9
Blueprint Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
71.7
81.7
48.6
Blueprint Ferrari F430 Spider (05 - 09)
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
Blueprint Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
100.8
179.8
Blueprint Ferrari F430 Spider (05 - 09)
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 Spider
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.6 %
Ferrari F430 Spider (05 - 09)

General

Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Ferrari F430 Spider
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 manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Ferrari F430 Spider
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
483 hp
at 8500 rpm
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
312 hp
483 hp
Ferrari F430 Spider
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 5250 rpm
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
266 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Ferrari F430 Spider

Performance

Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Ferrari F430 Spider
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Ferrari F430 Spider

▶ REPLAY
12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.28 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
12.89 lb/hp
7.28 lb/hp
Ferrari F430 Spider

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Ferrari F430 Spider
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
24 mpg
15 mpg
Ferrari F430 Spider
16 mpg
city
10 mpg
32 mpg
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
502 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
502 mi
388 mi
Ferrari F430 Spider
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).
287.9 kWh
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
187.5 kWh
287.9 kWh
Ferrari F430 Spider
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
555 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Ferrari F430 Spider
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
276 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data