The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) vs. Ferrari F430 Spider (05 - 09)

€ 149,000
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) Mercedes SL 63 AMG
€ 186,500
 Ferrari F430 Spider (05 - 09) Ferrari F430 Spider
€ 149,000
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 3.4 inches longer, 4.1 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Ferrari F430 Spider.
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Ferrari F430 Spider
51
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
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 in
Height
48.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
100.8
181
Blueprint Ferrari F430 Spider (05 - 09)
102.4
177.6
181 in
Length
177.6 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Ferrari F430 Spider
4343 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
827 lb
19.04 %
Ferrari F430 Spider (05 - 09)

General

Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Ferrari F430 Spider
R230
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 manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Ferrari F430 Spider
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
M 156.984
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
483 hp
at 8500 rpm
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
518 hp
483 hp
Ferrari F430 Spider
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 5250 rpm
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
465 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Ferrari F430 Spider

Performance

Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Ferrari F430 Spider
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 63 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Ferrari F430 Spider

▶ REPLAY
8.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.28 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
8.38 lb/hp
7.28 lb/hp
Ferrari F430 Spider

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Ferrari F430 Spider
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
17 mpg
15 mpg
Ferrari F430 Spider
11 mpg
city
10 mpg
25 mpg
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
358 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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).
287.9 kWh
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
263.3 kWh
287.9 kWh
Ferrari F430 Spider
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
555 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Ferrari F430 Spider
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
276 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data