Car comparison

Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12vsFerrari 456M GT 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 456M

GT 5.5 V12

442 hp5474 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1998-2003

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Ferrari 456M GT 5.5 V12

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    21.6 L/100 km
    10.9 mpg US
    13.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    35.1 L/100 km
    6.7 mpg US
    8.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    509 km
    316 mi
  • Largest trunk
    316 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    49/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

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 performance score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari550 Maranello5.5 V12Ferrari456MGT 5.5 V12
Power
485hp362kW
442hp330kW
Torque
569Nm420lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
82.4s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
12.5s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
24.4L/100 km9.6mpg US11.6mpg UK
21.6L/100 km10.9mpg US13.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
38.2L/100 km6.2mpg US7.4mpg UK
35.1L/100 km6.7mpg US8.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
262hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
337Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
325Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
467km290mi
Calculated
509km316mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,474cc334cu in
5,474cc334cu in
Length
4,550mm179in
4,763mm188in
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
CO2 emissions-
495g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12Ferrari 456M GT 5.5 V12PowerTorque
  • Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari 456M GT 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
Ferrari456MGT 5.5 V126,250 rpm4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari550 Maranello5.5 V12Ferrari456MGT 5.5 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.5 s
15.5 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
57.2 s
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
123 mph
183 km/h
114 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
Ferrari456MGT 5.5 V12
442 hp
330 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari 456M GT 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
Ferrari456MGT 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
Ferrari456MGT 5.5 V12
1,690 kg
3,726 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
Ferrari456MGT 5.5 V12
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 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
Ferrari456MGT 5.5 V125.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12 and Ferrari 456M GT 5.5 V12: 0.8 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
Ferrari456MGT 5.5 V12
21.6 L/100 km
10.9 mpg US
13.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ferrari 456M GT 5.5 V12 and Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12: 2.8 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
Ferrari456MGT 5.5 V12
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 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
Ferrari456MGT 5.5 V12
509 km
316 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
Ferrari456MGT 5.5 V12
442 hp
330 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 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
Ferrari456MGT 5.5 V12
Power
442 hp
330 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
316 L
11.2 cu ft
Length
4,763 mm
187.5 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
Ferrari456MGT 5.5 V12
Power
442 hp
330 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
21.6 L/100 km
10.9 mpg US
13.1 mpg UK

Ferrari 456M GT 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
Ferrari456MGT 5.5 V12
21.6 L/100 km
10.9 mpg US
13.1 mpg UK
5.2 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
Ferrari456MGT 5.5 V12
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
21.6 L/100 km
10.9 mpg US
13.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari550 Maranello5.5 V12Ferrari456MGT 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
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Fuel consumption
24.4 L/100 km
9.6 mpg US
11.6 mpg UK
21.6 L/100 km
10.9 mpg US
13.1 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
4,763 mm
187.5 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
467 km
290 mi
509 km
316 mi
CO2 score
-
495 g/km
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
262 hp/t
195 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
VehicleFerrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12Ferrari 456M GT 5.5 V12
Consumption24.4 L/100 km9.6 mpg US11.6 mpg UK21.6 L/100 km10.9 mpg US13.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km42.70 LC100 km37.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi68.72 LC100 mi60.83 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used3,660 L967 US gal805 UK gal3,240 L856 US gal713 UK gal
Annual fuel cost6,405 LC/year5,670 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12

  • Has 43 hp more
  • Has 19 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 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 456M GT 5.5 V12

  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 42 km (26 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
  • Lowest top speed

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