2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2008 Ferrari 360 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 49 kg more than 2008 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (260 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari 360 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 360 | C |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 1796 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 62 L |
