Car comparison

Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12vsFerrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8

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

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Ferrari 456

GT 5.5 V12

442 hp5474 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1993-1998
VS

Ferrari F355 Berlinetta

3.5 V8

380 hp3496 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1994-1999

Comparison overview

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Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12

  • Fastest top speed
    302 km/h
    188 mph
  • Most powerful
    442 hp
    330 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    262 hp/t
    195 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    611 km
    380 mi
  • Largest trunk
    316 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    16.9 L/100 km
    13.9 mpg US
    16.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    26.1 L/100 km
    9.0 mpg US
    10.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari456GT 5.5 V12FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
Power
442hp330kW
380hp283kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
363Nm268lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
79.3s99% target: 299 km/h / 186 mph
Calculated
65.4s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
29.8L/100 km7.9mpg US9.5mpg UK
26.1L/100 km9mpg US10.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
262hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
257hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
325Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km380mi
Calculated
485km301mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,474cc334cu in
3,496cc213cu in
Length
4,730mm186in
4,250mm167in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,170mm46in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,514mm60in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,615mm64in
Ground clearance
119mm5in
-
Trunk volume
316L
220L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
110L
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8PowerTorque
  • Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V126,250 rpm4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V88,250 rpm6,000 rpm8,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari456GT 5.5 V12FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
14.1 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
189 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
442 hp
330 kW
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
380 hp
283 kW

Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12 has 62 hp more than Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8 and Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12: 62 hp (46 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
363 Nm
268 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
1,480 kg
3,263 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
302 km/h
188 mph
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
295 km/h
183 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V125.2 s
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V84.7 s

Although Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12 has more power, Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8 and Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8 and Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12: 1.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
611 km
380 mi
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
485 km
301 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
442 hp
330 kW
5.2 s
302 km/h
188 mph
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
380 hp
283 kW
4.7 s
295 km/h
183 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
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
Power
442 hp
330 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
316 L
11.2 cu ft
Length
4,730 mm
186.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
Power
442 hp
330 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK

Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK
5.2 s
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
4.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari456GT 5.5 V12FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
Power
442 hp
330 kW
380 hp
283 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
4.7 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
316 L
11.2 cu ft
Length
4,730 mm
186.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in
Range score
611 km
380 mi
485 km
301 mi
Trunk score
316 L
11.2 cu ft
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 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
VehicleFerrari 456 GT 5.5 V12Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8
Consumption18 L/100 km13.1 mpg US15.7 mpg UK16.9 L/100 km13.9 mpg US16.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km31.50 LC100 km29.57 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi50.69 LC100 mi47.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,700 L713 US gal594 UK gal2,535 L670 US gal558 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,725 LC/year4,436 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12

  • Has 62 hp more
  • Has 187 Nm more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 126 km (78 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 96 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8

  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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