2002 Mazda 6 vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 5,439 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL (494 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 375 more horse power than 2002 Mazda 6. (119 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 609 kg more than 2002 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL (800 Nm) has 632 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda 6. (168 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda 6 | 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 6 | CL |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1840 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 494 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2029 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 88 L |
