1998 Honda NSX vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda NSX would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1998 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 565 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX. 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (701 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda NSX | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | NSX | CL |
Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 701 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |