1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 6,208 cc, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (508 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 470 kg more than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (630 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Rally Raid | CLS |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 6208 cc |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 508 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2860 mm |