2003 Mazda 3 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda 3 would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 3. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 3.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda 3. (187 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda 3. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2003 Mazda 3 has manual transmission. 2003 Mazda 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda 3 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 3 | CL |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |
