2004 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2004 Xedos 9
To start off, both 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2004 Xedos 9 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 141 more horse power than 2004 Xedos 9. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2004 Xedos 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 280 kg more than 2004 Xedos 9. 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 (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2004 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Xedos |
| Model | CL | 9 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
