2004 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2012 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2012 Jeep Compass is newer by 8 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 336 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Compass. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 620 kg more than 2012 Jeep Compass. 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 609 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Compass. (191 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2012 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Jeep |
| Model | CL | Compass |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2029 kg | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4448 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1814 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 51 L |
