2005 Holden Statesman vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2005 Holden Statesman and 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK (215 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Holden Statesman. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 26 kg more than 2005 Holden Statesman. 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK (311 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Statesman. (305 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Statesman | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Statesman | CLK |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 3196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
