2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ferrari 612 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (515 HP) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (507 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (630 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ferrari 612. (568 Nm). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ferrari 612.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ferrari 612 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 612 | CLS |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Horse Power | 515 HP | 507 HP |
Torque | 568 Nm | 630 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 80 L |