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Ferrari F430 vs Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM
| Category | Ferrari F430 | CLK DTM |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.3 l V8 | 5.4 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 490 / 483 | 582 / 574 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 465 / 343 | 800 / 590 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1505 / 3318 | 1678 / 3699 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 326 / 321 | 347 / 342 |
| Average price | €139,000 | €236,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Ferrari F430 | CLK DTM |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:12.70 | 1:12.50 |
| SportAuto wet handling test | 1:38.20 | 1:36.20 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 7:55.00 | 7:54.00 |
| Oschersleben | 1:41.89 | 1:44.10 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Ferrari F430 | CLK DTM |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.1 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.8 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 8.3 s | 7.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 12.2 s | 11.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 8.4 s | 7.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 7.9 s | 7.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.3 s @ 102.5 mph | 8.2 s @ 103.8 mph |
General performance
| Category | Ferrari F430 | CLK DTM |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 316 kph (196 mph) | 320 kph (199 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.77 g (8 m/s²) | 0.79 g (8 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 68.0 kph (42.3 mph) | 69.0 kph (42.9 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 18.4 l/100 km (13 mpg US / 15 UK) | 11.5 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 25 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (111 ft) | 33 m (109 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 134 m (441 ft) | 132 m (433 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Ferrari F430 | CLK DTM |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 96 | 100 |
| Overall | 98 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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