2005 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2005 Nissan Patrol 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 (303 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (249 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 470 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (420 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | CL | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 4759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2355 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 135 L |
