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Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 830 HP), boot space and price (41,300 £ vs 372,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C-Class Saloon or Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster?

Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster: Key differences

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly more trunk space
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Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster

  • a bit more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

C-Class Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes C-Class Saloon is considerably cheaper – starting at 41,300 £ , while the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster costs 372,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 331,532 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon uses 4.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster with 15.9 L/100km. The difference is about 11.4 L/100km.

12Cilindri Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster offers a bit more power – delivering 830 HP compared to 680 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Mercedes C-Class Saloon takes 3.4 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers noticeably more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 678 Nm. That’s about 342 Nm more.

C-Class Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster is barely lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers significantly more boot space – 455 L compared to 200 L. That’s a difference of about 255 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £41,300
C-Class Saloon

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 183 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 11 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Price
372,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
15.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
11 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
119 - 205 g/km
co2
360 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
92 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
200 L
Length
-
Length
4,733 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
1,292 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 570 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Power HP
830 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Torque
678 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Power kW
611 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
6,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Ferrari
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes C-Class Saloon have?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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