1998 Holden Commodore vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 1998 Holden Commodore and 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,786 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL (367 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1998 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1998 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 345 kg more than 1998 Holden Commodore. 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Holden Commodore. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Holden Commodore. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 1998 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1998 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Holden Commodore | 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Commodore | CL |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 5786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2970 mm |
