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Compare Ferrari F430 Spider vs Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster

Ferrari F430 Spider
Ferrari F430 Spider
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$217,310
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster
2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster
Select configuration:
$228,080
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
4.3L V8 Gas
Engine
6.2L V8 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic (+$11,137)
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 11 MPG
Hwy: 16 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 13 MPG
Hwy: 19 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
2 seater
Seating Capacity
2 seater
Trunk Volume
8.8 ft³
Trunk Volume
6.1 ft³

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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
4.3L V8 Gas
6.2L V8 Gas
Horsepower
490 hp @ 8500 rpm
583 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque
342 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm
479 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic (+$11,137)
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,351 lbs
3,792 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
13 MPG
15 MPG
City
11 MPG
13 MPG
Highway
16 MPG
19 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
N/A
11.8 (Est) Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gallons
22.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
276.1 miles
292.5 miles
Cruising Range Highway
401.6 miles
427.5 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
177.6 in
182.6 in
Height
48.6 in
49.7 in
Max Width
75.7 in
76.3 in
Front Width
65.7 in
66.2 in
Rear Width
63.6 in
65 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
105.5 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
2 seater
2 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
46 in
41.7 in
Front Seat Headroom
37.8 in
39 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
N/A
58.4 in
Front Seat Hip Room
N/A
63.2 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
8.8 ft³
6.1 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
18 ft
39 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
19" x TBD
19" x 9.5"
Rear Wheel Size
19" x TBD
20" x 11"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Fully Independent
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Fully Independent
Double Wishbone

Tires

Front Tire
P225/35ZR19
P265/35YR19
Rear Tire
P285/35ZR19
P295/30YR20

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Iridium Silver
  • Mars Red
  • Obsidian Black

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
  • AMG Imola Gray
  • designo Mystic White II

Standard Interior Materials

  • Beige, Leather seat trim
  • Black, Leather seat trim
  • Burgundy, Leather seat trim
  • Charcoal, Leather seat trim
  • Cream, Leather seat trim
  • Custom Interior Color, Leather seat trim
  • Dark Blue, Leather seat trim
  • Dark Gray, Leather seat trim
  • Light Blue, Leather seat trim
  • Medium Blue, Leather seat trim
  • Natural, Leather seat trim
  • Red, Leather seat trim
  • Sand, Leather seat trim
  • Black, designo Nappa Leather Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Premium Sound System
Optional
Optional
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Navigation System
Optional
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Optional
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Optional
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Telematics
Not Available
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Optional
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
2 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
2 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Drivetrain
2 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
N/A
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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