2009 Ferrari 599 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
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 C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 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 290 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 388 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ferrari 599 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 599 | C |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 612 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 608 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 331 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.7 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 62 L |