2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal. (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal. (306 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Kamal | CL |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |
