2002 Toyota Allion vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Allion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Allion would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Allion. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Allion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 806 kg more than 2002 Toyota Allion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Toyota Allion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Allion 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Allion. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Allion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Allion | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Allion | CL |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5065 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2954 mm |
