Car comparison

Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32VvsBMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ferrari F430 Spider

4.3 i V8 32V

490 hp4308 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2004-2009
VS

BMW M6 Convertible (E64)

5.0 V10

507 hp4999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2006-2007

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10

  • Most powerful
    507 hp
    378 kW
  • Highest torque
    520 Nm
    384 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    22.8 L/100 km
    10.3 mpg US
    12.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best economy score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    45/100

Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    322 hp/t
    240 kW/t
    3.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32VBMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
Power
490hp365kW
507hp378kW
Torque
465Nm343lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Gross weight
1,770kg3,902lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.4s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
62.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
11.4s
Calculated
17.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
26.9L/100 km8.7mpg US10.5mpg UK
22.8L/100 km10.3mpg US12.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
322hp/t240kW/t146hp/1000 lb
Calculated
263hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
461km286mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,308cc263cu in
4,999cc305cu in
Length
4,512mm178in
4,871mm192in
Width
1,923mm76in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,234mm49in
1,377mm54in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,781mm109in
Front track
1,669mm66in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,616mm64in
1,584mm62in
Trunk volume
250L
300L
Max trunk volume-
350L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
95L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32VBMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10PowerTorque
  • Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • BMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V8,500 rpm5,250 rpm8,750 rpm
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V107,750 rpm6,100 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32VBMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.4 s
17.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
204 km/h
127 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
490 hp
365 kW
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
507 hp
378 kW

BMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10 has 17 hp more than Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V and BMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
520 Nm
384 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
1,930 kg
4,255 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V4.1 s
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V104.8 s

Although BMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10 has more power, Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V and BMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10: 0.7 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
322 hp/t
240 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
490 hp
365 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
507 hp
378 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
Power
490 hp
365 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,512 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,234 mm
48.6 in
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,871 mm
191.8 in
Height
1,377 mm
54.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32VBMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
Power
490 hp
365 kW
507 hp
378 kW
Torque
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Fuel consumption
-
15.2 L/100 km
15.5 mpg US
18.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,512 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,234 mm
48.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,871 mm
191.8 in
Height
1,377 mm
54.2 in
Range score
-
461 km
286 mi
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
322 hp/t
240 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10
Consumption15.2 L/100 km15.5 mpg US18.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi42.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,280 L602 US gal502 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,990 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V

  • Is 410 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 60 km/h (37 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 60 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 55 Nm more
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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