2007 Honda Jazz vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2007 Honda Jazz 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 6,208 cc, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (508 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 400 more horse power than 2007 Honda Jazz. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 907 kg more than 2007 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Jazz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 CLS (630 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Jazz | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Jazz | CLS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 6208 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 508 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1013 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 80 L |
