No the reason why the CLK is faster at the Ring is simple anserwered... the driver was Bernd Schneider... 5 time DTM champion, one of the best if not the best touring race car driver of all time.. a guy who know how to use the potential of the CLK... all other time were driven by car journalists.... with questional race experience..
Ferrari F430 vs Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 Black Series
| Category | CLK 63 Black Series | Ferrari F430 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 6.2 l V8 | 4.3 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 507 / 500 | 490 / 483 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 630 / 465 | 465 / 343 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1741 / 3838 | 1505 / 3318 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 291 / 287 | 326 / 321 |
| Average price | €142,000 | €139,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | CLK 63 Black Series | Ferrari F430 |
|---|---|---|
| Top Gear Track | 1:26.00 | 1:22.90 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:13.80 | 1:12.70 |
| SportAuto wet handling test | 1:33.20 | 1:38.20 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 7:45.00 | 7:55.00 |
| Oschersleben | 1:45.87 | 1:41.89 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | CLK 63 Black Series | Ferrari F430 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.1 s | 2.9 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.2 s | 3.8 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 5.6 s | 5.3 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 7.2 s | 6.5 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 9.1 s | 8.3 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 11.4 s | 10.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 14.0 s | 12.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.1 s | 2.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 9.8 s | 8.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.5 s | 7.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.6 s @ 98.8 mph | 8.3 s @ 102.5 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.0 s @ 116.8 mph | 11.7 s @ 122.8 mph |
General performance
| Category | CLK 63 Black Series | Ferrari F430 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 300 kph (186 mph) | 316 kph (196 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.72 g (7 m/s²) | 0.77 g (8 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 67.6 kph (42.0 mph) | 68.0 kph (42.3 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 11.1 l/100 km (21 mpg US / 25 UK) | 18.4 l/100 km (13 mpg US / 15 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (115 ft) | 34 m (111 ft) |
Summary
| Category | CLK 63 Black Series | Ferrari F430 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 99 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 77 | 100 |
| Overall | 90 | 100 |
Verdict
F430 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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FastestLaps 16y ago
Because Nordschliefe time for 430 is very weak and does not reveal the potential of the car.
Anonymous 16y ago
How is the Black slower on every track, yet it whoops it by 10s on the Ring?
