Ferrari 400 (1979 – 1985) vs Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors (1981 – 1992): specs compared
The Ferrari 400 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 315 hp against 300 hp. The Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 245 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 11.1 L/100 km against 19.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,605 kg against 1,850 kg. At 5,060 mm, the Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors is 249 mm longer than the Ferrari 400. The Ferrari 400 dates from 1979 – 1985, the Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors from 1981 – 1992.
| Specification |
Ferrari
400
1979 – 1985
|
Mercedes-Benz
CL-Klasse and predecessors
1981 – 1992
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1979 – 1985 | 1981 – 1992 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 12 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 310 – 315 hp | 204 – 300 hp |
| Torque | 392 – 412 Nm | 310 – 455 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 8.5 s | 6.8 – 9.7 s |
| Top speed | 240 – 245 km/h | 211 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 19.9 – 20.5 L/100 km | 11.1 – 14.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,811 mm | 4,910 – 5,060 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,316 mm | 1,407 – 1,412 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,850 – 1,860 kg | 1,605 – 1,760 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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