2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2010 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2010 Pagani Zonda is newer by 5 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 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 433 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (161 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Pagani Zonda 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 925 kg more than 2010 Pagani Zonda.
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, 2010 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (250 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Pagani Zonda 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 | 2010 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pagani |
| Model | CLK | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 594 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2155 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |
