2007 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2007 Chrysler Crossfire and 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK (877 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 547 more horse power than 2007 Chrysler Crossfire. (330 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2007 Chrysler Crossfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 348 kg more than 2007 Chrysler Crossfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 CLK (630 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chrysler Crossfire. (420 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chrysler Crossfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler Crossfire | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Crossfire | CLK |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3197 cc | 6208 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 877 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 102.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1878 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 14.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |
