2005 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2005 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2005 Pontiac Vibe 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 179 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. (123 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 478 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. 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 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. (160 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2005 Pontiac Vibe | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
Model | CL | Vibe |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4966 cc | 1786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 160 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 45 L |