2006 Honda CR-V vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2006 Honda CR-V and 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 195 kg more than 2006 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda CR-V | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CR-V | CL |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 5441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 88 L |
