2006 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2007 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, 2007 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. 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 317 more horse power than 2007 Pontiac Solstice. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2007 Pontiac Solstice.
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 (800 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Pontiac Solstice. (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Pontiac Solstice. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2007 Pontiac Solstice has manual transmission. 2007 Pontiac Solstice will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2007 Pontiac Solstice | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
| Model | CL | Solstice |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 2398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 49 L |
