2005 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2010 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 5 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 88 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Cayenne. (405 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 295 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Cayenne. (500 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2010 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | CL | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5441 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1676 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 100 L |
