2008 Ferrari 612 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 612 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 2,948 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (228 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 612 (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (540 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 612 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 612 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 612 | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 2948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 587 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 315 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 62 L |