2006 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 4 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 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia. (570 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 303 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia. 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia. (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia has manual transmission. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ferrari |
| Model | CL | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5980 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 86 L |
