Car comparison

Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32VvsMercedes-Benz CLK (A209) · Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8

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

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Ferrari F430 Spider

4.3 i V8 32V

510 hp4308 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2008-2009
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) · Facelift 2005

AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8

582 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2006-2006

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8

  • Most powerful
    582 hp
    434 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    672 km
    417 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best economy score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32VMercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Power
510hp380kW
582hp434kW
Torque
470Nm347lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
1,440kg3,175lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Gross weight-
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.7s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
51.4s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
10.2s
Calculated
11.0s
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
19.1L/100 km12.3mpg US14.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
354hp/t264kW/t161hp/1000 lb
Calculated
330hp/t246kW/t150hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
453Nm/t303lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
605km376mi
Calculated
672km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,308cc263cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,511mm178in
4,650mm183in
Width
1,923mm76in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,217mm48in
1,360mm54in
Wheelbase
2,601mm102in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,669mm66in
-
Rear track
1,615mm64in
-
Trunk volume
250L
390L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
95L
92L
CO2 emissions
360g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32VMercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8PowerTorque
  • Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V8,500 rpm5,250 rpm8,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V86,100 rpm3,500 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32VMercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.2 s
11.0 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
212 km/h
132 mph
207 km/h
128 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
510 hp
380 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
582 hp
434 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 has 72 hp more than Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8: 72 hp (54 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
1,765 kg
3,891 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
315 km/h
196 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
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
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V84.0 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 has more power, Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 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
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 and Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V: 2.0 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
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
354 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
330 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
605 km
376 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
672 km
417 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
510 hp
380 kW
3.7 s
315 km/h
196 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
582 hp
434 kW
4.0 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
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,511 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,217 mm
47.9 in
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Power
582 hp
434 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 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
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Power
582 hp
434 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 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
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
4.0 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
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
354 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
330 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32VMercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
582 hp
434 kW
Torque
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.0 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Lightness
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,511 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,217 mm
47.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in
Range score
605 km
376 mi
672 km
417 mi
CO2 score
360 g/km
-
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
354 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
330 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 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 F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32VMercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km23.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi38.58 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year3,596 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V

  • Is 325 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8

  • Has 72 hp more
  • Has 330 Nm more
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 66 km (41 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 140 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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