2006 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2006 Porsche 911 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 167 more horse power than 2006 Porsche 911. (326 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL.
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 (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | CL | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5441 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 67 L |
