2007 Audi S8 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2007 Audi S8 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (525 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 Audi S8. (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi S8.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi S8. (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S8 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S8 | CL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 525 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 94.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 62 L |
