2004 Ford Focus 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 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Focus 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 238 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (144 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (202 Nm). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Focus | CL |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 90 L |
