The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M (09 - 09)

€ 225,600
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) Mercedes SL 65 AMG
€ 255,400
 Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M (09 - 09) Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
€ 225,600
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 65 AMG is 3.4 inches longer, 4.1 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
51
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
71.7
81.7
48.6
Blueprint Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M (09 - 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 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
100.8
181
Blueprint Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M (09 - 09)
102.4
177.6
181 in
Length
177.6 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
4674 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3704 lb
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
1312 lb
28.07 %
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M (09 - 09)

General

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.981
Engine Code
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
503 hp
at 8500 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
604 hp
503 hp
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
347 lb‑ft
at 5250 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
347 lb‑ft
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M

Performance

Mercedes SL 65 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

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

167 ft
0.000 sec

Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M

▶ REPLAY
7.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.68 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
7.74 lb/hp
6.68 lb/hp
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
17 mpg
15 mpg
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
11 mpg
city
No data
25 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
355 mi
Range
376 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
355 mi
376 mi
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Environmental Impact
265.2 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).
297.4 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
265.2 kWh
297.4 kWh
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
579 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
584 lb
Maximum Payload
342 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data