2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 4 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. 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 23 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL. (510 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 615 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL. 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (830 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ferrari 612. (589 Nm). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ferrari 612.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 612 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 612 | SL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 533 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 830 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 80 L |
