1993 Ferrari 456 vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ferrari 456. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ferrari 456 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. (190 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ferrari 456 | 1996 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 456 | E |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 294 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 70 L |
