2005 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2006 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2006 Toyota Hilux is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. 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 392 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Hilux. (260 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2006 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5441 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
