Car comparison

Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12vsFerrari 456 GTA 5.5 V12

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

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Ferrari 550 Maranello

5.5 V12

485 hp5474 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1996-2002
VS

Ferrari 456

GTA 5.5 V12

442 hp5474 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1996-1998

Comparison overview

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Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph Unrestricted
    320 km/h
    199 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    485 hp
    362 kW
  • Highest torque
    569 Nm
    420 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,690 kg
    3,726 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    287 hp/t
    214 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100

Ferrari 456 GTA 5.5 V12

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    18.0 L/100 km
    13.1 mpg US
    15.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    29.8 L/100 km
    7.9 mpg US
    9.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    611 km
    380 mi
  • Largest trunk
    316 L
  • Best economy score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari550 Maranello5.5 V12Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
Power
485hp362kW
442hp330kW
Torque
569Nm420lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
298 km/h
185 mph
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
84.3s99% target: 295 km/h / 183 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
12.5s
Calculated
17.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
24.4L/100 km9.6mpg US11.6mpg UK
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
38.2L/100 km6.2mpg US7.4mpg UK
29.8L/100 km7.9mpg US9.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
250hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
337Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
467km290mi
Calculated
611km380mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,474cc334cu in
5,474cc334cu in
Length
4,550mm179in
4,730mm186in
Width
1,935mm76in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,277mm50in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,500mm98in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,632mm64in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,586mm62in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
119mm5in
Trunk volume
185L
316L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
114L
110L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12Ferrari 456 GTA 5.5 V12PowerTorque
  • Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari 456 GTA 5.5 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V127,000 rpm5,000 rpm7,500 rpm
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V126,250 rpm4,500 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari550 Maranello5.5 V12Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.5 s
17.0 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
57.2 s
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Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
298 km/h
185 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
123 mph
178 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
485 hp
362 kW
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
442 hp
330 kW

Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12 has 43 hp more than Ferrari 456 GTA 5.5 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari 456 GTA 5.5 V12 and Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12: 43 hp (32 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
569 Nm
420 lb-ft
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
1,770 kg
3,902 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
298 km/h
185 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V124.4 s
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V125.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12 and Ferrari 456 GTA 5.5 V12: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
24.4 L/100 km
9.6 mpg US
11.6 mpg UK
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ferrari 456 GTA 5.5 V12 and Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12: 6.4 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
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
467 km
290 mi
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
611 km
380 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
485 hp
362 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
442 hp
330 kW
5.5 s
298 km/h
185 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
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
Power
485 hp
362 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,277 mm
50.3 in
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
Power
442 hp
330 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 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

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
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
Power
485 hp
362 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
24.4 L/100 km
9.6 mpg US
11.6 mpg UK
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
Power
442 hp
330 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK

Ferrari 456 GTA 5.5 V12 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
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
24.4 L/100 km
9.6 mpg US
11.6 mpg UK
4.4 s
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK
5.5 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
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
24.4 L/100 km
9.6 mpg US
11.6 mpg UK
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari550 Maranello5.5 V12Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
Power
485 hp
362 kW
442 hp
330 kW
Torque
569 Nm
420 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
298 km/h
185 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
24.4 L/100 km
9.6 mpg US
11.6 mpg UK
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,277 mm
50.3 in
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
Range score
467 km
290 mi
611 km
380 mi
Trunk score
185 L
6.5 cu ft
316 L
11.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12Ferrari 456 GTA 5.5 V12
Consumption24.4 L/100 km9.6 mpg US11.6 mpg UK18 L/100 km13.1 mpg US15.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km42.70 LC100 km31.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi68.72 LC100 mi50.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used3,660 L967 US gal805 UK gal2,700 L713 US gal594 UK gal
Annual fuel cost6,405 LC/year4,725 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12

  • Has 43 hp more
  • Has 19 Nm more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 32 km/h (20 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Ferrari 456 GTA 5.5 V12

  • Uses 6.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 144 km (89 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 131 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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