2007 Ferrari F430 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2007 Ferrari F430 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. 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, 2007 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK has automatic transmission and 2007 Ferrari F430 has manual transmission. 2007 Ferrari F430 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Ferrari F430 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F430 | CLK |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4308 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 483 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 465 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 315 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.3 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.3 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 62 L |