2005 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 293 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. (200 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 125 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. (318 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mitsubishi |
| Model | CL | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5441 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 71 L |
