2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2011 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 599 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 431 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (221 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. 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, 2011 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2011 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ferrari |
| Model | CLK | 599 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 3.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 105 L |
