2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK would be higher. At 5,747 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 340 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK. 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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (190 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 612 | 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 612 | CLK |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5747 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 532 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 70 L |
