2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 314 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Monterey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Monterey | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Monterey | CLS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
