2005 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (621 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 506 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1023 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (999 Nm) has 834 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (165 Nm). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Golf | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Golf | CL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 2280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2954 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |
