2009 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2009 Ferrari F430
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz C and 2009 Ferrari F430 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,306 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 167 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 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. 2009 Ferrari F430 has automatic transmission and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ferrari F430 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Mercedes-Benz C | 2009 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ferrari |
Model | C | F430 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4306 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 483 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 316 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 95 L |