2010 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2012 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 599 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL. (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 1225 kg more than 2012 Ferrari 599.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ferrari 599. (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ferrari 599.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2012 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ferrari |
| Model | SL | 599 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 105 L |
