Car comparison

Ferrari 550 Maranello 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 550 Maranello

5.5 V12

485 hp5474 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1996-2002
VS

Ferrari F355 Berlinetta

3.5 V8

380 hp3496 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1994-1999

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    287 hp/t
    214 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    34/100

Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8

  • 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 estimated range
    485 km
    301 mi
  • Largest trunk
    220 L
  • Best economy score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari550 Maranello5.5 V12FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
Power
485hp362kW
380hp283kW
Torque
569Nm420lb-ft
363Nm268lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
65.4s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
12.5s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
24.4L/100 km9.6mpg US11.6mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
38.2L/100 km6.2mpg US7.4mpg UK
26.1L/100 km9mpg US10.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
257hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
337Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
467km290mi
Calculated
485km301mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,474cc334cu in
3,496cc213cu in
Length
4,550mm179in
4,250mm167in
Width
1,935mm76in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,277mm50in
1,170mm46in
Wheelbase
2,500mm98in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,632mm64in
1,514mm60in
Rear track
1,586mm62in
1,615mm64in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
-
Trunk volume
185L
220L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
114L
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8PowerTorque
  • Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V127,000 rpm5,000 rpm7,500 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
MetricFerrari550 Maranello5.5 V12FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.5 s
14.1 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
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
123 mph
189 km/h
117 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
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
380 hp
283 kW

Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12 has 105 hp more than Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8 and Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12: 105 hp (78 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
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
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 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
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 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
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V124.4 s
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V84.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12 and Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8: 0.3 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
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 550 Maranello 5.5 V12: 7.5 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
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
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
467 km
290 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
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
485 hp
362 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 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
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
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
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
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
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
24.4 L/100 km
9.6 mpg US
11.6 mpg UK
4.4 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
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
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
VehicleFerrari550 Maranello5.5 V12FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
Power
485 hp
362 kW
380 hp
283 kW
Torque
569 Nm
420 lb-ft
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
24.4 L/100 km
9.6 mpg US
11.6 mpg UK
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 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
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
467 km
290 mi
485 km
301 mi
Trunk score
185 L
6.5 cu ft
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 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 550 Maranello 5.5 V12Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8
Consumption24.4 L/100 km9.6 mpg US11.6 mpg UK16.9 L/100 km13.9 mpg US16.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km42.70 LC100 km29.57 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi68.72 LC100 mi47.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used3,660 L967 US gal805 UK gal2,535 L670 US gal558 UK gal
Annual fuel cost6,405 LC/year4,436 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12

  • Has 105 hp more
  • Has 206 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8

  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Uses 7.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 km (11 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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