2005 Acura CL vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2005 Acura CL and 2005 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura CL (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz G. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 700 kg more than 2005 Acura CL.
Because 2005 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz G will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz G (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura CL | 2005 Mercedes-Benz G | |
Make | Acura | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | CL | G |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 96 L |