2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK and 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1019 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
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 Rolls-Royce Corniche (739 Nm) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (311 Nm). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche 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 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | CLK | Corniche |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3196 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 739 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 2735 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 100 L |
