2006 Ford GT vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford GT would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford GT (550 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 226 kg more than 2006 Ford GT.
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, 2006 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford GT | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GT | CLS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 550 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
