2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello and 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello (508 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL. (303 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 151 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello has manual transmission. 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 575M Maranello | CL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 508 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 88 L |
