2007 Honda S2000 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 6,208 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS (630 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2007 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda S2000 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S2000 | CLS |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 6208 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 102.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |