2006 Lancia Thesis vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2006 Lancia Thesis 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (494 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Thesis. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Thesis.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Thesis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (800 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lancia Thesis. (447 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lancia Thesis | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Thesis | CL |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2397 cc | 5513 cc |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 494 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
