2007 Mazda RX-8 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 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 372 more horse power than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
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 CL (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 785 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda RX-8 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 Mazda RX-8 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | RX-8 | CL |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1308 cc | 5980 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 1001 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |