2004 AC Aceca vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2004 AC Aceca and 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 AC Aceca. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2004 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 355 kg more than 2004 AC Aceca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 AC Aceca. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 AC Aceca. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2004 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 2004 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 AC Aceca | 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Aceca | CL |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 99 L |