2000 Honda NSX vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda NSX would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (613 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 2000 Honda NSX. (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 875 kg more than 2000 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (999 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 689 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda NSX. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda NSX | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | NSX | CL |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3177 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 613 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5106 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1428 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2955 mm |
