2006 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2000 Morgan 4
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Morgan 4 would be higher. 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 492 more horse power than 2000 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2000 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 725 kg more than 2000 Morgan 4. 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 841 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2000 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morgan |
| Model | CL | 4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5982 cc | 1794 cc |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 1001 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |
