The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Ferrari F430 Spider (05 - 09)
€ 150,100
€ 186,500
€ 150,100
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 600 is 2.1 inches longer, 4.1 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the Ferrari F430 Spider.
Mercedes SL 600
Ferrari F430 Spider
51.1
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
51.1 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 600
Ferrari F430 Spider
4508 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
992 lb
22 %
General
Mercedes SL 600
Ferrari F430 Spider
R230
Generation
F131
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 600
Ferrari F430 Spider
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.954
Engine Code
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
483 hp
at 8500 rpm
Mercedes SL 600
510 hp
483 hp
Ferrari F430 Spider
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 5250 rpm
Mercedes SL 600
612 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Ferrari F430 Spider
Performance
Mercedes SL 600
Ferrari F430 Spider
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 600
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Ferrari F430 Spider
▶ REPLAY
8.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.28 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 600
8.84 lb/hp
7.28 lb/hp
Ferrari F430 Spider
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 600
Ferrari F430 Spider
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Mercedes SL 600
17 mpg
15 mpg
Ferrari F430 Spider
11 mpg
city
10 mpg
25 mpg
highway
22 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
358 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes SL 600
358 mi
388 mi
Ferrari F430 Spider
Environmental Impact
263.3 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 600
263.3 kWh
287.9 kWh
Ferrari F430 Spider
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
555 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 600
Ferrari F430 Spider
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
606 lb
Maximum Payload
276 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
