Car comparison

Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8vsMercedes-Benz CLK (A208) · Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8

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

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Ferrari F355 Spider

3.5 V8

380 hp3496 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1995-1999
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) · Facelift 1999

AMG CLK 55 V8

347 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1999-2002

Comparison overview

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8

  • Highest torque
    510 Nm
    376 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.1 L/100 km
    13.8 mpg US
    16.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    530 km
    329 mi
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    380 hp
    283 kW
  • Lightest
    1,515 kg
    3,340 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    251 hp/t
    187 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
380hp283kW
347hp259kW
Torque
363Nm268lb-ft
510Nm376lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Gross weight
1,700kg3,748lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.2s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
80.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
14.3s
Calculated
21.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
26.1L/100 km9mpg US10.8mpg UK
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
251hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
485km301mi
Calculated
530km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,496cc213cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,250mm167in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,722mm68in
Height
1,170mm46in
1,380mm54in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,514mm60in
1,505mm59in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,488mm59in
Trunk volume
220L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
82L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V88,250 rpm6,000 rpm8,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V85,500 rpm3,000-4,300 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.3 s
21.8 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
380 hp
283 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW

Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8 has 33 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8 and Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8: 33 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
510 Nm
376 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
1,680 kg
3,704 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
295 km/h
183 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V84.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V86.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8: 1.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8 and Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8: 5.2 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
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
485 km
301 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
530 km
329 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
380 hp
283 kW
4.7 s
295 km/h
183 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 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
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 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
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 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
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 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
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
6.2 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
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
380 hp
283 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
6.2 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Fuel consumption
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
Range score
485 km
301 mi
530 km
329 mi
Trunk score
220 L
7.8 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 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 F355 Spider 3.5 V8Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8
Consumption16.9 L/100 km13.9 mpg US16.7 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km29.57 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi47.60 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,535 L670 US gal558 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,436 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8

  • Has 147 Nm more
  • Uses 5.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 45 km (28 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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