2006 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 is newer by 6 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 269 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q7. (225 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi Q7 weights approximately 640 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Because 2012 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 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 (800 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi Q7. (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model | CL | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 100 L |
