2008 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2009 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 599 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 2009 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | 2009 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ferrari |
| Model | E | 599 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 5998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 612 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 331 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 21.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 105 L |
