2001 Mahindra CL vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2001 Mahindra CL and 2001 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercedes-Benz A (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2001 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercedes-Benz A should accelerate faster than 2001 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mahindra CL weights approximately 280 kg more than 2001 Mercedes-Benz A.
Because 2001 Mahindra CL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mercedes-Benz A. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mahindra CL will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Mahindra CL (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercedes-Benz A. (131 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Mahindra CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercedes-Benz A. 2001 Mercedes-Benz A has automatic transmission and 2001 Mahindra CL has manual transmission. 2001 Mahindra CL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercedes-Benz A will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mahindra CL | 2001 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Mahindra | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CL | A |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2523 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2600 mm |
