2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Strada and 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (469 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 388 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 840 kg more than 2007 Fiat Strada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 580 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Strada has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Strada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Strada | CLS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 469 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
