1997 Mazda Levante vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mazda Levante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mazda Levante 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 372 more horse power than 1997 Mazda Levante. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda Levante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 960 kg more than 1997 Mazda Levante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Mazda Levante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Mazda Levante will offer significantly more control. 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 639 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda Levante. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda Levante.
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1997 Mazda Levante | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Levante | CL |
Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 829 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5095 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2954 mm |