2004 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2004 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2004 Renault Grand Espace were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL (494 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 379 kg more than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL (800 Nm) has 618 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. (182 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2004 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
| Model | CL | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2029 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
