2009 Ferrari F430 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Ferrari F430 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari F430 (503 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (161 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 237 kg more than 2009 Ferrari F430.
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 F430 (470 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2009 Ferrari F430 has manual transmission. 2009 Ferrari F430 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ferrari F430 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F430 | C |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4308 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 503 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.6 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 65 L |