2008 Ferrari F430 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2008 Ferrari F430 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,309 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 55 kg more than 2008 Ferrari F430.
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 F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari F430 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari F430 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ferrari F430 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F430 | E |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4309 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 490 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 465 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 315 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.1 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.3 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 65 L |