1993 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 6,206 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1993 Chrysler Town & Country. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1993 Chrysler Town & Country.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chrysler Town & Country. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chrysler Town & Country | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Town & Country | CLS |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 6206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 507 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2860 mm |
