2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2005 Pontiac GTO
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK and 2005 Pontiac GTO were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (221 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 40 kg more than 2005 Pontiac GTO.
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, 2005 Pontiac GTO (536 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (510 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2005 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
| Model | CLK | GTO |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 68 L |
