2005 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2009 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2009 Suzuki SX4 is newer by 4 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 350 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki SX4. (143 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki SX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 635 kg more than 2009 Suzuki SX4. 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 515 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki SX4. (185 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2009 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Suzuki |
| Model | CL | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5441 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |
