2001 Holden Berlina vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2001 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 171 kg more than 2001 Holden Berlina. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Holden Berlina | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Berlina | CLS |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1644 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
