2004 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2005 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2005 Toyota Sequoia 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sequoia. (282 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 266 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL (800 Nm) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sequoia. (441 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2005 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2029 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 99 L |
