2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello (515 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL. (510 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 220 kg more than 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (830 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello. (589 Nm). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello.
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2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello | 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 575M Maranello | SL |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 5512 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 515 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 589 Nm | 830 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 80 L |