1998 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. (461 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SL | CL |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.9 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
