2005 Mazda Drifter vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2005 Mazda Drifter and 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (302 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 270 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (460 Nm) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Drifter | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Drifter | CL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2606 cc | 4966 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1830 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 88 L |
