2005 Ford Freestar vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (536 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 2005 Ford Freestar. (190 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 Ford Freestar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (799 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Freestar. (336 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Freestar | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Freestar | CL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 536 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 799 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2954 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 90 L |
