2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 3 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 4,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK (302 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. (247 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W.
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 Mercedes-Benz CLK (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2008 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
| Model | CLK | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4964 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
