The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 16) vs. Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M (09 - 09)
€ 161,500

€ 255,400

€ 161,500
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 63 AMG is 4.8 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M.
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
51.2
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
51.2 in
Height
48.6 in
101.8
182.4
102.4
177.6
182.4 in
Length
177.6 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
705 lb
17.33 %

General
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
R231
Generation
F131
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium 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 63 AMG
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.983
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
503 hp
at 8500 rpm
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
577 hp
503 hp
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
347 lb‑ft
at 5250 rpm
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
664 lb‑ft
347 lb‑ft
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Performance
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
155 mph
Maximum Speed
196 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec

Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
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7.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.68 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
7.05 lb/hp
6.68 lb/hp
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
24 mpg
15 mpg
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
17 mpg
city
No data
31 mpg
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
475 mi
Range
376 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
475 mi
376 mi
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Environmental Impact
185.7 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 63 AMG
185.7 kWh
297.4 kWh
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
579 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
739 lb
Maximum Payload
342 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data