2004 Ferrari 612 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 372 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. (161 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 335 kg more than 2004 Ferrari 612.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ferrari 612 (590 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari 612 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 612 | ML |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 2685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 533 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1850 mm |
