The Comparative Analysis :
Ferrari 550 Maranello (98 - 03) vs. Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
€ 183,300

€ 120,600

€ 183,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 120,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Ferrari F550 Coupé is 21.5 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
Ferrari F550 Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
50.3
76.2
84.1
55.9
73.7
83.9
76.2 in
Width
73.7 in
84.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
50.3 in
Height
55.9 in
98.4
179.1
116.3
200.6
179.1 in
Length
200.6 in
98.4 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Ferrari F550 Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
3726 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
838 lb
18.36 %

General
Ferrari F550 Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
F133
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ferrari F550 Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.920

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
478 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Ferrari F550 Coupé
478 hp
429 hp
Mercedes CL 500
420 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Ferrari F550 Coupé
420 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500
Performance
Ferrari F550 Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
199 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Ferrari F550 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 500
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7.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
Ferrari F550 Coupé
7.79 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ferrari F550 Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
10 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Ferrari F550 Coupé
10 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
7 mpg
city
17 mpg
15 mpg
highway
33 mpg
30.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
309 mi
Range
543 mi
Ferrari F550 Coupé
309 mi
543 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
433.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
179.9 kWh
Ferrari F550 Coupé
433.9 kWh
179.9 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
853 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ferrari F550 Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
573 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
5.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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