2006 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chrysler Crossfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chrysler Crossfire would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire. (331 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 690 kg more than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (829 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire. (420 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler Crossfire | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Crossfire | CL |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 829 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2954 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
