2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2012 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 599 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2012 Ferrari 599 has manual transmission. 2012 Ferrari 599 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2012 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ferrari |
| Model | CL | 599 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 105 L |
