2005 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR
To start off, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR is newer by 6 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 5,982 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,064 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 460 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL. (604 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 831 kg more than 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,060 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL. (1,001 Nm). This means 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Koenigsegg |
| Model | CL | CCXR |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5982 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 1064 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 1001 Nm | 1060 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2111 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 22 L/100km |
