Ferrari California
30 4.3 V8
490 hp4297 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2014
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Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) · Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) · Facelift 2011
AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
507 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2015
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
- Most powerful507 hp378 kW
- Highest torque610 Nm450 lb-ft
- Lightest1,730 kg3,814 lb
- Best power-to-weight293 hp/t219 kW/t3.4 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption12.0 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions280 g/km
- Best economy score75/100
- Best practicality score50/100
Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.8 s
- Fastest top speed312 km/h194 mph
- Best estimated range595 km370 mi
- Best overall score74/100
- Best performance score86/100
Specification comparison
| Model | FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8 | Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 490hp365kW | 507hp378kW |
| Torque | 505Nm372lb-ft | 610Nm450lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,735kg3,825lb | 1,730kg3,814lb |
| Gross weight | - | 2,160kg4,762lb |
| Top speed | 312 km/h 194 mph | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 59.7s99% target: 309 km/h / 192 mph Calculated | 62.0s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.8s | 4.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 11.2s Calculated | 12.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.6s Calculated | 4.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK | 12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | - | 18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.6s Calculated | 12.1s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 282hp/t211kW/t128hp/1000 lb Calculated | 293hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton Calculated | 353Nm/t236lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 595km370mi Calculated | 550km342mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 4,297cc262cu in | 6,208cc379cu in |
| Length | 4,562mm180in | - |
| Width | 1,909mm75in | - |
| Height | 1,322mm52in | - |
| Wheelbase | 2,670mm105in | - |
| Front track | 1,630mm64in | - |
| Rear track | 1,605mm63in | - |
| Trunk volume | 340L | - |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 78L | 66L |
| CO2 emissions | 299g/km | 280g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8PowerTorque
- Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8 | 7,750 rpm | 5,000 rpm | 8,000 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | 6,800 rpm | 5,200 rpm | 8,000 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8 | Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.6 s | 4.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.8 s | 4.2 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 11.2 s | 12.9 s |
| Top speed | 312 km/h 194 mph | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.0 s | 2.1 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.1 s | 5.4 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.7 s | 8.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.8 s | 10.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.6 s | 12.1 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 203 km/h 126 mph | 194 km/h 120 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8 | 490 hp 365 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | 507 hp 378 kW |
Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 has 17 hp more than Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8.
The biggest power difference is between Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8: 17 hp (13 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8 | 505 Nm 372 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | 610 Nm 450 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8 | 1,735 kg 3,825 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | 1,730 kg 3,814 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8 | 312 km/h 194 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8 | 3.8 s |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | 4.2 s |
Although Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 has more power, Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8: 0.4 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8 | 13.1 L/100 km 18.0 mpg US 21.6 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 and Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8: 1.1 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8 | 282 hp/t 211 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | 293 hp/t 219 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8 | 595 km 370 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | 550 km 342 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8 | 490 hp 365 kW | 3.8 s | 312 km/h 194 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | 507 hp 378 kW | 4.2 s | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8 |
| 13.1 L/100 km 18.0 mpg US 21.6 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 |
| 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8 | 13.1 L/100 km 18.0 mpg US 21.6 mpg UK | 3.8 s |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK | 4.2 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | 293 hp/t 219 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp | 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8 | Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 490 hp 365 kW | 507 hp 378 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 505 Nm 372 lb-ft | 610 Nm 450 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.8 s | 4.2 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 312 km/h 194 mph | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,735 kg 3,825 lb | 1,730 kg 3,814 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 13.1 L/100 km 18.0 mpg US 21.6 mpg UK | 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 595 km 370 mi | 550 km 342 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 299 g/km | 280 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 340 L 12.0 cu ft | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 282 hp/t 211 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp | 293 hp/t 219 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8 | Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK | 12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 22.93 LC100 km | 21.00 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 36.89 LC100 mi | 33.80 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal | 1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,439 LC/year | 3,150 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
- Has 45 km (28 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Highest CO2 emissions
Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
- Has 17 hp more
- Has 105 Nm more
- Is 5 kg lighter
- Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Emits 19 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest top speed
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