2000 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL

To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 455 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro.

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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. (468 Nm). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2000 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2000 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Chevrolet Camaro 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
Make Chevrolet Mercedes-Benz
Model Camaro CL
Year Released 2000 2008
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5670 cc 5439 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 493 HP
Torque 468 Nm 700 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 1995 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 5000 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 L 88 L


 

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