1999 Venturi 400 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 985 kg more than 1999 Venturi 400.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (900 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Venturi 400. (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Venturi 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Venturi 400 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Venturi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 400 | CL |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5106 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1426 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2955 mm |
