2008 Maserati MC12 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2008 Maserati MC12 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 5,997 cc (2 cylinders), 2008 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 315 kg more than 2008 Maserati MC12.
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 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (510 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2008 Maserati MC12 has manual transmission. 2008 Maserati MC12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Maserati MC12 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | MC12 | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5997 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 623 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 652 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 330 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.8 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 28.3 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 62 L |