2003 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S. (242 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 250 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia.
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 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S. (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S. 2003 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia has manual transmission. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Mercedes-Benz S | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ferrari |
Model | S | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3722 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 539 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1938 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1214 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 86 L |