2000 Ferrari 360 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 360 (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (156 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2000 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ferrari 360 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 360 | C |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 66 L |