2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (215 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante 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 229 kg more than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (311 Nm). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante 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 | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Panoz |
Model | CLK | Esperante |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3196 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 570 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 59 L |