2005 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1993 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 406 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 835 kg more than 1993 Mercury Tracer. 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 (700 Nm) has 554 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1993 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | CL | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5441 cc | 1859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
