2009 Ferrari 612 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC weights approximately 905 kg more than 2009 Ferrari 612.
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 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (351 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC has automatic transmission and 2009 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2009 Ferrari 612 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ferrari 612 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 612 | CLC |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 533 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 589 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 62 L |