1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 955 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (801 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Marcos | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mantara | CL |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 801 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1400 mm |
