2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (353 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Silverado | CL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 353 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5860 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |
