2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS is newer by 8 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 6,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS (575 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Ferrari 612. (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS should accelerate faster than 2005 Ferrari 612. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 176 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS (649 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ferrari 612. (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ferrari 612.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 612 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 612 | SLS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 6300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 575 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4638 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2075 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1261 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2680 mm |
