The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) vs. Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M (09 - 09)
€ 238,800

€ 255,400

€ 238,800
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 10.5 cm longer, 4.6 cm narrower and 8.1 cm taller than the Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
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 65 AMG
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
1950 kg
Kerb Weight
1525 kg
2285 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg

Weight Difference:
425 kg
21.79 %

General
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
R231
Generation
F131
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
V12 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
M 279.981
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
5980 CC
Engine Capacity
4308 CC
621 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
503 bhp
at 8500 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
621 bhp
503 bhp
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
1000 NM
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
470 NM
at 5250 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
1000 NM
470 NM
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Performance
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
155 mph
Maximum Speed
196 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
56 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
51 m
0.000 sec

Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
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3.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.03 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
3.14 kg/bhp
3.03 kg/bhp
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
24 mpg
18 mpg
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
17 mpg
city
No data
34 mpg
motorway
No data
75 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
402 mi
Range
376 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
402 mi
376 mi
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Environmental Impact
219.8 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 65 AMG
219.8 kWh
297.4 kWh
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
270 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
335 kg
Maximum Payload
155 kg
504 L
Boot Capacity
250 L






No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data