The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15) vs. Ferrari F430 Spider (05 - 09)
€ 160,600

€ 186,500

€ 160,600
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 63 AMG is 10.5 cm longer, 4.6 cm narrower and 8.1 cm taller than the Ferrari F430 Spider.
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Ferrari F430 Spider
1315
1877
2099
1234
1923
2123
1877 mm
Width
1923 mm
2099 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2123 mm
1315 mm
Height
1234 mm
2585
4617
2600
4512
4617 mm
Length
4512 mm
2585 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Ferrari F430 Spider
1845 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
2180 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
250 kg
13.55 %

General
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Ferrari F430 Spider
R231
Generation
F131
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Ferrari F430 Spider
V8 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.983
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5461 CC
Engine Capacity
4308 CC
530 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
483 bhp
at 8500 rpm
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
530 bhp
483 bhp
Ferrari F430 Spider
800 NM
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
465 NM
at 5250 rpm
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
800 NM
465 NM
Ferrari F430 Spider
Performance
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Ferrari F430 Spider
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec

Ferrari F430 Spider
▶ REPLAY
3.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.3 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
3.48 kg/bhp
3.3 kg/bhp
Ferrari F430 Spider
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Ferrari F430 Spider
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
29 mpg
19 mpg
Ferrari F430 Spider
20 mpg
city
12 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
27 mpg
75 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
471 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
471 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).
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 63 AMG
187.5 kWh
287.9 kWh
Ferrari F430 Spider
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
231 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
345 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Ferrari F430 Spider
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
335 kg
Maximum Payload
125 kg
504 L
Boot Capacity
250 L






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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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