2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione and 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (399 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 315 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 CLS (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 8C Competizione | CLS |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2780 mm |