1996 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Malibu. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Malibu.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Malibu. (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Malibu | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Malibu | CL |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2392 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2960 mm |
