Car comparison

Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12vsFerrari California 30 4.3 V8

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 California

30 4.3 V8

490 hp4297 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Most powerful
    490 hp
    365 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    595 km
    370 mi
  • Largest trunk
    340 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    49/100

Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12

  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph Unrestricted
    320 km/h
    199 mph Restricted
  • 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 V12FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
Power
485hp362kW
490hp365kW
Torque
569Nm420lb-ft
505Nm372lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
312 km/h
194 mph
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
59.2s99% target: 309 km/h / 192 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
12.5s
Calculated
11.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
24.4L/100 km9.6mpg US11.6mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
38.2L/100 km6.2mpg US7.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
282hp/t211kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
337Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
467km290mi
Calculated
595km370mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,474cc334cu in
4,297cc262cu in
Length
4,550mm179in
4,562mm180in
Width
1,935mm76in
1,909mm75in
Height
1,277mm50in
1,322mm52in
Wheelbase
2,500mm98in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,632mm64in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,586mm62in
1,605mm63in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
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Trunk volume
185L
340L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
114L
78L
CO2 emissions-
299g/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 California 30 4.3 V8PowerTorque
  • Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V127,000 rpm5,000 rpm7,500 rpm
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V87,750 rpm5,000 rpm8,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari550 Maranello5.5 V12FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.5 s
11.2 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
312 km/h
194 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
123 mph
204 km/h
127 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
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
490 hp
365 kW

Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8 has 5 hp more than Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12 and Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8: 5 hp (4 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
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
505 Nm
372 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
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
1,735 kg
3,825 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
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
312 km/h
194 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
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V83.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8 and Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12: 0.6 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
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8 and Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12: 11.3 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
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
282 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 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
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
595 km
370 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
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
490 hp
365 kW
3.8 s
312 km/h
194 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
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
Power
490 hp
365 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,322 mm
52.0 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
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
Power
490 hp
365 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

Ferrari California 30 4.3 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
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
24.4 L/100 km
9.6 mpg US
11.6 mpg UK
4.4 s
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
3.8 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
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
282 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari550 Maranello5.5 V12FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
Power
485 hp
362 kW
490 hp
365 kW
Torque
569 Nm
420 lb-ft
505 Nm
372 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
24.4 L/100 km
9.6 mpg US
11.6 mpg UK
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 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
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,322 mm
52.0 in
Range score
467 km
290 mi
595 km
370 mi
CO2 score
-
299 g/km
Trunk score
185 L
6.5 cu ft
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
282 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 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 California 30 4.3 V8
Consumption24.4 L/100 km9.6 mpg US11.6 mpg UK13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km42.70 LC100 km22.93 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi68.72 LC100 mi36.89 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used3,660 L967 US gal805 UK gal1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal
Annual fuel cost6,405 LC/year3,439 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12

  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 11.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 128 km (80 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 155 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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