2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 405 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 304 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 612 (589 Nm) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E. (190 Nm). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 612 | 2000 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 612 | E |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 533 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2840 mm |
