2004 Fiat Stilo vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Stilo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Stilo 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 405 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Stilo. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Stilo.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Stilo. (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Stilo. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2004 Fiat Stilo has manual transmission. 2004 Fiat Stilo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Stilo | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Stilo | CL |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1908 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 90 L |
