2005 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 5,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL. (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 196 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti.
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 Mercedes-Benz SL (700 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. (588 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ferrari |
| Model | SL | 612 Scaglietti |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5441 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 532 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1921 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4902 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1956 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1344 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2949 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 26.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 110 L |
