Schafter V12 (Armored) vs Merula - GTA 5 Online Vehicle Comparison
Side-by-Side Comparison between the Benefactor Schafter V12 (Armored) and Albany Merula GTA 5 Online vehicles. Compare all the vehicle specifications, statistics, features and information shown side by side, and find out the differences between two vehicles or more.
| Schafter V12 (Armored) | Merula | |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| Vehicle Class | Sedans | Sedans |
| Manufacturer |  Benefactor |  Albany |
| Seats | 4 seats seats | 4 seats seats |
| Acquisition |  Legendary Motorsport |  Southern S.A. Super Autos |
| GTA Online Price | $325,000 | $1,394,000 |
| Storage Location | Garage (Personal Vehicle) | Garage (Personal Vehicle) |
| Delivery Method | Mechanic | Mechanic |
| Modifications | Los Santos Customs | Los Santos Customs |
| Sell | Can be sold only if purchased (High-End) | Can be sold only if purchased (High-End) |
| Race Availability | Can be used in Races | Can be used in Races |
| Vehicle Features | Armored Vehicle, Bulletproof - Front, Bulletproof - Side, Bulletproof - Rear, Missile Lock-On Jammer | Has Liveries, Missile Lock-On Jammer |
| Based on (Real Life) | Brabus E V12 | Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing |
| Model ID | schafter5 | merula |
Actual Tested Performance | ||
| Schafter V12 (Armored) | Merula | |
| Top Speed | 125.00 mph (201.17 km/h) | 124.00 mph (199.56 km/h) |
| Lap Time | 1:04.749 | 1:04.214 |
| Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Mass / Weight | 1,650 KG | 1,870 KG |
| Bulletproof | Bullet resistant windows from all sides | |
| Explosive Resistance |
2 Homing Missiles
1 RPG / Sticky Bombs 1 Tank Cannon 2 Explosive Rounds |
1 Homing Missiles
1 RPG / Sticky Bombs 1 Tank Cannon 2 Explosive Rounds |
Vehicle Statistics | ||
| Schafter V12 (Armored) | Merula | |
| Speed | 80.48% | 91.21% |
| Acceleration | 72.50% | 82.50% |
| Braking | 30.67% | 23.33% |
| Handling | 77.27% | 75.15% |
| Overall | 65.23% | 68.05% |
Release Information | ||
| Release Date | December 15, 2015 | July 14, 2026 |
| DLC / Title Update |  1.31 Executives and Other Criminals |  1.73 Kortz Center Heist |
| Game Edition |  GTA Online | GTA Online |
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One | PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
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Note: The Real Top Speeds of the vehicles have been accurately tested by Broughy1322 in a long straight line with the vehicles fully upgraded. For all the details, read his full explanation on how the Top Speed values were calculated accurately.
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