2006 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2006 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2006 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (303 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2006 Volvo XC90. (235 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 97 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Because 2006 Volvo XC90 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 Volvo XC90 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 (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo XC90. (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2006 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
| Model | CL | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1982 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
