The Comparative Analysis :
Ferrari Testarossa (84 - 91) vs. Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
€ 113,700
€ 120,600
€ 113,700
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 substantially. The Ferrari Testarossa is 24 inches shorter, 4.1 inches wider and 11.4 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
Ferrari Testarossa
Mercedes CL 500
44.5
77.8
85.7
55.9
73.7
83.9
77.8 in
Width
73.7 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
44.5 in
Height
55.9 in
100.4
176.6
116.3
200.6
176.6 in
Length
200.6 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Ferrari Testarossa
Mercedes CL 500
3594 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb
Weight Difference:
970 lb
21.26 %
General
Ferrari Testarossa
Mercedes CL 500
Testarossa
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ferrari Testarossa
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
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
391 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Ferrari Testarossa
391 hp
429 hp
Mercedes CL 500
358 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Ferrari Testarossa
358 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500
Performance
Ferrari Testarossa
Mercedes CL 500
180 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Ferrari Testarossa
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CL 500
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9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
Ferrari Testarossa
9.19 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ferrari Testarossa
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
No data
combined
25 mpg
Ferrari Testarossa
mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
No data
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
31.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
No data
Range
543 mi
Ferrari Testarossa
mi
543 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
No data
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 Testarossa
0 kWh
179.9 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 1
Emission Standard
Euro 5
No data
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ferrari Testarossa
Mercedes CL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
507 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
4.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
