2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL (315 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 549 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL (471 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mustang | CL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 471 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 2046 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 88 L |
