2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 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. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 65 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 360.
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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (341 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 360 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 360 | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
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 | 148 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 291 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 10.1 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 | 1475 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 370 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 62 L |