2004 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Malibu 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 185 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. (197 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. (299 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Malibu | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Malibu | CL |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 90 L |
