The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Ferrari F430 Spider (05 - 09)
€ 97,800
€ 186,500
€ 97,800
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 400 is 4.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 3.2 inches taller than the Ferrari F430 Spider.
Mercedes SL 400
Ferrari F430 Spider
51.8
73.9
82.6
48.6
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
101.8
181.8
102.4
177.6
181.8 in
Length
177.6 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 400
Ferrari F430 Spider
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.81 %
General
Mercedes SL 400
Ferrari F430 Spider
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 400
Ferrari F430 Spider
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.825
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
483 hp
at 8500 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
328 hp
483 hp
Ferrari F430 Spider
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 5250 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
354 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Ferrari F430 Spider
Performance
Mercedes SL 400
Ferrari F430 Spider
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Ferrari F430 Spider
▶ REPLAY
11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.28 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
11.63 lb/hp
7.28 lb/hp
Ferrari F430 Spider
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 400
Ferrari F430 Spider
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
32 mpg
15 mpg
Ferrari F430 Spider
24 mpg
city
10 mpg
40 mpg
highway
22 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
553 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes SL 400
553 mi
388 mi
Ferrari F430 Spider
Environmental Impact
138.2 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 SL 400
138.2 kWh
287.9 kWh
Ferrari F430 Spider
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
555 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 400
Ferrari F430 Spider
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
276 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
