2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (315 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 360 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 360 | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 2148 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 293 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 62 L |