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 5,982 cc, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (604 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 447 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (157 HP @ 5900 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 Honda CR-V weights approximately 295 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL.
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 (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 784 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm @ 3600 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 | 2360 cc | 5982 cc |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 1001 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 88 L |
