2006 Acura RSX vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2006 Acura RSX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (302 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2006 Acura RSX. (201 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura RSX.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (460 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RSX. (190 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RSX | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Acura | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RSX | CL |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 88 L |
