1996 Toyota Cresta vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Cresta would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Cresta. (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Cresta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 800 kg more than 1996 Toyota Cresta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (829 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 574 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Cresta. (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Cresta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Cresta | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cresta | CL |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 829 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2954 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
