2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 7 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2003 Ferrari 612. (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2003 Ferrari 612. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 401 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 612. 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 612. (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 612 | CL |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5746 cc | 6000 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 | 999 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 2241 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5065 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1417 mm |