2005 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2005 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 SsangYong Korando. 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 (800 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 587 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
| Model | CL | Korando |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
