2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2008 Ferrari 360 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 79 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ferrari 360 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 360 | SLK |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 2996 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 228 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |