2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E. (221 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 16 kg more than 2004 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (597 Nm) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E. (301 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 2004 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 550 | E |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 3196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2720 mm |
