2007 Citroen C2 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C2 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 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C2. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C2.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C2. (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C2. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2007 Citroen C2 has manual transmission. 2007 Citroen C2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C2 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C2 | CL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 5461 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |
