2004 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2005 Saturn ION
To start off, 2005 Saturn ION is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. 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) has 354 more horse power than 2005 Saturn ION. (140 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn ION. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 766 kg more than 2005 Saturn ION. 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 603 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn ION. (197 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn ION.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2005 Saturn ION | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Saturn |
| Model | CL | ION |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 140 HP |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2029 kg | 1263 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 49 L |
