2005 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2007 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avalon is newer by 2 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) has 225 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avalon. (268 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avalon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 575 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avalon. 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 364 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2007 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5441 cc | 3455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 268 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
