2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL

To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet SSR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet SSR would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. (382 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL.

Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet SSR has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet SSR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet SSR 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
Make Chevrolet Mercedes-Benz
Model SSR CL
Year Released 2006 2007
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5965 cc 5461 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 401 HP 382 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 542 Nm 530 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 98 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91.4 mm 90.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.9:1 10.7:1
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 5070 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1630 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2960 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 10.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 15.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 13.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 90 L


 

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