2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica (534 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL. (383 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica should accelerate faster 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, 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL. (531 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica has manual transmission. 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 575 Superamerica | CL |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 5461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 534 HP | 383 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 589 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 90 L |