2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (515 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2002 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 (568 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. (479 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 612 | 2002 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 612 | E |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 3224 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 515 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 479 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 80 L |
