2007 Ford Galaxy 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 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Galaxy 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 429 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Galaxy. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Galaxy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Galaxy | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Galaxy | CL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
