2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2003 Ferrari 612. (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2003 Ferrari 612. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 612. (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 612.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 612 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 612 | CL |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5746 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 1001 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
