2005 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2005 Porsche 911 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 168 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 911. (325 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 405 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911. 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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | CL | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5441 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |
