2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2000 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 55 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 CLS (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2000 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | CLS | Villager |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3495 cc | 3276 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |