2006 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2008 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 599 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL. (494 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 115 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 599.
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 CL (800 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 599. (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 599.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2008 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ferrari |
Model | CL | 599 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5513 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 494 HP | 612 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 800 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 331 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 21.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 105 L |