2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (288 HP) has 85 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 42 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Because 2005 Mercury Montego is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego 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 CLS (365 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | CLS | Montego |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 203 HP |
Torque | 365 Nm | 281 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92.9 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1777 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |