2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E

To start off, both 2005 Ferrari 612 and 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 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 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (515 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (221 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2005 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 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (315 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ferrari 612 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
Make Ferrari Mercedes-Benz
Model 612 E
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5748 cc 3199 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 515 HP 221 HP
Engine RPM 7250 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 568 Nm 315 Nm
Torque RPM 5250 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1840 kg 1785 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1970 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 108 L 80 L


 

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