2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (900 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica. (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica.
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2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 575 Superamerica | CL |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 533 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 589 Nm | 900 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | TBD |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5106 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2139 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1426 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2955 mm |