2006 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2007 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2007 Suzuki XL7 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 (493 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki XL7. (252 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki XL7.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (801 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki XL7. (331 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2007 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Suzuki |
| Model | CL | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 801 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
