The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14) vs. Ferrari 550 Maranello (98 - 03)
€ 125,700
€ 183,300
€ 125,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 183,300
ⓘ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 Mercedes CL 500 is 21.5 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Ferrari F550 Coupé.
Mercedes CL 500
Ferrari F550 Coupé
55.9
73.7
83.9
50.3
76.2
84.1
73.7 in
Width
76.2 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.1 in
55.9 in
Height
50.3 in
116.3
200.6
98.4
179.1
200.6 in
Length
179.1 in
116.3 in
Wheelbase
98.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CL 500
Ferrari F550 Coupé
4674 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
5633 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
948 lb
20.28 %
General
Mercedes CL 500
Ferrari F550 Coupé
C216
Generation
F133
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CL 500
Ferrari F550 Coupé
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.920
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
478 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
429 hp
478 hp
Ferrari F550 Coupé
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
516 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
Ferrari F550 Coupé
Performance
Mercedes CL 500
Ferrari F550 Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CL 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Ferrari F550 Coupé
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10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.79 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
10.9 lb/hp
7.79 lb/hp
Ferrari F550 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CL 500
Ferrari F550 Coupé
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
10 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
24 mpg
10 mpg
Ferrari F550 Coupé
17 mpg
city
7 mpg
31 mpg
highway
15 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
30.1 gal
521 mi
Range
309 mi
Mercedes CL 500
521 mi
309 mi
Ferrari F550 Coupé
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
433.9 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
187.5 kWh
433.9 kWh
Ferrari F550 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
853 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CL 500
Ferrari F550 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
959 lb
Maximum Payload
573 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
