2005 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2005 Scion xB
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2005 Scion xB 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 387 more horse power than 2005 Scion xB. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Scion xB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 844 kg more than 2005 Scion xB. 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 558 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Scion xB. (142 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Scion xB.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2005 Scion xB | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Scion |
| Model | CL | xB |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5441 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 45 L |
